The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 26,977 - Aug 30 2016

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Clues Answers
A politician catching balls initially is clumsy with both hands AMBISINISTER
A ship's heading into the drink — here? ATSEA
Accommodating agreement, rival losing to Guardian tortoise? TIMESHARE
All out there, Greek doctors? COSMOS
Beginning to erupt, chief of clan producing gas ETHANE
Capital half lost — that's a nuisance PEST
Casual greeting, more lofty on the telephone? HIYA
Collapse, seeing rascal thus eaten up by wild animal IMPLOSION
Diamond, did you say? Prepare to propose! KNEEL
Disappointing conclusion in West End show, even in colour OLIVEGREEN
English friend carrying American agency's waste away EMACIATE
Fairies on yellow dish PERIPERI
Hit songs stirring up racism RAPMUSIC
Lager-swilling female somewhat regretted alcoholism, on reflection LADETTE
Old criminal, man spotted then shot, routine having backfired DICK
Clues Answers
Ordering rosé? Me, I'm left to translate! SOMMELIER
Pipe takes a period of time to fill cart WATER
Provocative evening performance somewhere in Hollywood SUNSET
References can be seen by everyone wearing the Asian garment THESAURI
See 17 CHICKEN
See 19 STRIP
See 24 TURPIN
See 4 MAIN
Something unwanted on one's back, case for a tuxedo? MONKEYSUIT
Sweet confection's ultimate in licence for vitality? PEPPERMINT
Tireless working to keep one clean STERILISE
Tool, one used to catch mice? CATSPAW
Wise getting pet in, as barking SAPIENT
Wonderful Guardian popular — hopeful about it AWEINSPIRING
World of entertainment, Mickey Mouse deadly sin inspiring revulsion in the end DISNEYLAND