The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,776 - Mar 12 2003

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A partner reflects: 'Rugby Union used to be' AMATEUR
Alternately into hockey and hanky-panky NOOKY
Bearer of news about the comic relief in Macbeth? REPORTER
Brought up to burgle and thieve heartlessly, winding up here BORSTAL
Catalyst stimulating Fritz's ultimate enemy ENZYME
Commit minor offence with obnoxious gas rising from backside? SCRUMP
Difficult time to get aroused THORNY
Dog is eating a short dog and is being treated accordingly MUTATISMUTANDIS
Editorial report on songs LIEDER
Excellent fellows wearing right clothes RAIMENT
Film starting before the last one? PREQUEL
Force to sign with pleasure GRATIFY
Guru protecting wrecked boat from malicious interference SABOTAGE
Have a good time, taking in a show REVEAL
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Hold forth about origin of fast puncture PERFORATE
Incorruptible Queen's name amid the raised dead ETERNAL
Inverts catch VD? Nonsense CLAPTRAP
Lads' language RUSSIAN
Locations abandoned by Oriental deity VENUS
Medic admitting abduction of tradesman DRAPER
Need an alternative to the Muses, for example ENNEAD
No place for hedonists seeking culture in Bath SPARTA
Not beginning final journey on horseback, perhaps ASTRIDE
River on which servicemen absorb points for interpretation EXEGESIS
Snake taking shelter when at rest ASLEEP
So his Jews haven't converted? JEHOVAHSWITNESS
Somehow copes with tent at festival PENTECOST
Vessel, earthbound but posh CLASSY