The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 21,971 - Aug 8 2000

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... just a little, after officer appears over the eight? OCTAD
16 about boy brought up in Irish town DUNDALK
An opening for consumers' input MOUTH
As a matter of pride, perhaps, expecting more than anyone else THELIONSSHARE
Be provoked to complain, implying 'Get stuffed!' HAVEABELLYFUL
Be specific, identifying at least three celebrities NAMENAMES
Brief part of text that mostly describes types of bread PARATHA
Browse, finding horse I'd back first DIPINTO
Cooking our meat, it may be a useful facility AUTOTIMER
Could you 1, 8, 26, or take 9 to get like this? OVERFED
Don't be pushy, so broadsheet has to tout broadcast SOFTPEDAL
Gas provides volatile, yet clean, energy ACETYLENE
Go about making a complete change of policy UTURN
Have faith in credit BELIEVE
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Having given up my pork, I organised Jewish festival YOMKIPPUR
He's got to overcome complete pig and never be discouraged GOTHEWHOLEHOG
Indulge in conspicuous consumption? EATLIKEAHORSE
Master of Ceremonies has become more expansive, after being taken short! EMCEE
Old test cricketer, fat, entering court LARWOOD
Pained expression recalled: 'I seem undone!' WOEISME
Release constructive kids' toy - about time! LETGO
Run taking seconds? EXTRA
Sorting out our place, right, in a bit of a flap? OPERCULAR
Start neglecting a meal... LUNCH
Tired with this, suggested getting drunk? EMOTIONAL
What 5 was likely to do - something startling EYEOPENER
What's the matter with woman called back in for tragic lover's role? PYRAMUS
Writer on card-games shows how to finish play in awkward situation HOYLE