The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 30,553 - Mar 5 2024

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A writer's written about the compiler's old relatives APEMEN
Academic certificate -- it's upsetting, and Charlie's tactful DIPLOMATIC
Article by female is containing 50 minute pictures FEATUREFILMS
Assertive man I don't upset DOMINANT
Bear ought to be scratching head by river SHOULDER
Branch not on fire OFFSHOOT
Bribe adult with blue house BUNGALOW
Cast are dummies, no offence MISDEMEANOUR
Collision after last of vehicles suddenly appeared SPRANG
Craving pain ACHE
Cut off by northern river SEVERN
Cynical affection from copper drove Pablo mad CUPBOARDLOVE
Decoration with nothing inside -- something that's blown in the wind OBOE
Enchanting person bringing in private investigator to get thief MAGPIE
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Good university, the woman had enthused GUSHED
His map set out passage in the middle for vessels STEAMSHIPS
Hospital department -- it was first to be named ENTITLED
Huge panic initially with American's Chinese import? GIANTPANDA
Improve French film -- cut talk AMELIORATE
Insect smell returned GNAT
Lose one's cool and pull on plant SNAPDRAGON
Noblewoman's room for drinks on European ship BARONESS
Salt ruined a meal with beans ABLESEAMAN
Some pupil sneakily raised error SLIP
Something teachers read before tense exam TEST
Tango with Lulu? You must, dancing wildly TUMULTUOUSLY
Turn north-east after old motorway sign OMEN
We've only ignored leaders in an equal manner EVENLY