The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 22,874 - Jul 4 2003

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Clues Answers
'They're back!' and are highly illuminating FLARES
A word in your ear: civilian vessel's engaged in exercises PSST
American location-based film uses 'Time to Party' record TRAVELOG
Argues against 'Operation Ugly Dogs' keeping neutral OPPUGNS
As was a rejected proposal of vet smitten with love at entrance of Duck and Feathers VOTEDDOWN
Crafty strips for taking off getaway clothes FLIGHTDECKS
Derivative, tasteless film-making process OFFSHOOT
Does the complete opposite of 21 and gets through a dark interlude SPENDSTHENIGHT
Foreign translation of one declared to be lacking expression UNSAID
I doubt that a tough guy film star needs to go topless UMPH
Internet agent's spot? ESPY
It has its style, piece I inserted for nothing PISTIL
It's set for a rousing reception CLOCKRADIO
Line that cuts through Sussex and Kent, etc is powerless SECANT
Clues Answers
London Eye's not exactly a piece of cake MINCEPIE
LSD finally undiminished DENARII
Make hideous, primitive sound on extraction of iron from river UGLIFY
Monday-Friday's dash, US-style (cast as broadcast) THRU
No holding Bill after showing enthusiasm for arty second coat INTONACO
Nurse's hand-out before operational cuts are made? SCALPEL
Offering to is to get involved with Albion OBLATION
Rarely tending to enclose the late edition of 'Close-up' - rush! SEPULCHROUS
Redundant bugs put on sulphur NEEDLESS
Revolutionary machine, revolutionary pole device VELOCIPEDE
Right way to mix with Leo I of Victoria ROYALWE
The thing is, after lap dancing, one gets hair screwed up PLAITS
Time for a losing hand of cards? TWENTYTWO
Time to give the ticker a boost, having it off with Gladys DAYLIGHTSAVING