The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 21,677 - Aug 30 1999

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Clues Answers
Awful tragedy involving political extremist ULTRA
Back ' 'obson's choice'? ENDORSE
Comparatively dismal colour put on right BLUER
England leader bowled out and jostled ELBOWED
Excites hothead among former moderate Conservatives WHETS
Firm agreement with a publisher, perhaps BINDINGCONTRACT
Game that may be worn out NEWMARKET
Give indirect advice, but no hard tip? DROPAHINT
He did not see a timer fault in the public service vehicle BARTIMEUS
Keeps calm as boy jumps over broken seat SEDATES
Kind of stakes for young children? NURSERY
Nomads by the dark stream's side BLACKBURNROVERS
One girl holding a drink that's non-existent IMAGINARY
One obliged to tipple gin in plenty ABOUNDING
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Operatic heroine who has attained full maturity ISOLD
Pedlar of 'the realms of gold'? CHAPMAN
Play at accident black spot, perhaps DANGEROUSCORNER
Political pact in much trouble with correspondence MUNICHAGREEMENT
Put back in control over country REINSTATE
Refrains from upsetting sides on the way back DESISTS
Revolver of dual aspect ROTATOR
Southernwood induces repose SLUMBER
Stained with blood, as skirt may be GORED
Suitable position for hospital in French resort NICHE
Tears by poor head's supporters ADHERENTS
The Spanish drink from Scotland? ELGIN
Thrown out, it is said, by class system CASTE
Timing device for outpost sentinel STOPWATCH