The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 29,143 - Aug 30 2019

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A present for fantastic teacher, primarily one looking after child FOSTERPARENT
Bird breathin' in short gasps PUFFIN
Boss as one making earnest appeal, but not quietly LEADER
Cite a theologian confronting head of Unitarian church ADDUCE
Conservative initially hesitates to change a set of principles AESTHETICS
Electrical units should make sense -- I'm confused SIEMENS
Example of an insect changing form INSTANCE
Get away from sound of insect FLEE
Getting money after end of school education? LEARNING
Government department's small and it's real crazy! MINISTERIAL
Herb is eccentric character, a bit mad at first CARDAMOM
Huge Madame occupying home -- Kent region? IMMENSE
Interpret Advent or Christmas poem? DECODE
Modified version has her confused REHASH
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More than one costermonger works, receiving attention PEARLIES
Music-maker's message of hostility to little woman? BANJO
Part of a circle social worker joined at end of month OCTANT
Precious stones, as seen framing entrance AGATES
Revolutionary hugging a radical in an absurd act CHARADE
Scot-free? NONTAXABLE
Scottish island participating in tributes BUTE
See smartness coming out in second examination? REASSESSMENT
Sweet nonsense FUDGE
Way to get exam success over time PASSAGE
What sledgehammer doesn't offer? One can be easily fooled SOFTTOUCH
White material broken up in blast area ALABASTER
Young singer that may be nine in indoor game? TREBLE