The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 29,417 - Jul 16 2020

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'A superior and thunderous character,' journalist wrote AUTHORED
A boss, frequently I'm ending with employee earlier than expected AHEADOFTIME
Accusation that's made by 5 CHARGE
Big record about a person who has given up hope? FATALIST
Celebrate around recreation ground -- with fireworks doing this? SPARKING
Cloth around light forming a sort of decoration GARLAND
Components of clues one fits in, I'd fancy DEFINITIONS
Duty of sailor if meeting head of fleet TARIFF
Fashionable character actually appearing INPERSON
Funny tales etc. featured in what's seen on the box TELECAST
Hostile to profits made in heartless act AGAINST
Knight presents English bishop with a set of holy books ERRANT
Man presenting stars with something aromatic LEONARD
News incorporates four of these critical comments POINTS
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Number of US soldiers in retreat making an impression SIGNET
Offended about article giving words of derision SOTHERE
One mostly horrible meeting one in prison who doesn't fight? CIVILIAN
Participants in democracy strove for change VOTERS
Party people about to meet hosts offering drinks REPUBLICANS
Policy to restrict men -- no it can't, unexpectedly CONTAINMENT
Raw note NATURAL
Rules for conduct given quiet respect somehow PRECEPTS
Small animal or insect imbibing fizzy drink BEASTIE
Top worker to criticise manager ultimately SLATER
Trick by unwanted surfer endlessly achieving dominance CONTROL
Vehicle to fondle, something that can move magically? CARPET
Witness attending examination in front of soldiers ATTESTOR
Work involved in transporting paintings etc. in compartment CARTAGE