The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,225 - Aug 19 2004

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Clues Answers
A maiden over the top, about to be hugged - I must go after chubby boys AMORETTI
Back in the USA? One could have such a problem ORTHOPEDIC
Book an ex-Spice Girl EMMA
Comic stealing catch phrases TAGLINES
Express longing with first glimpse of the view SIGHT
Footballer as big creature not half in the ascendant PELE
Friar's short journey that could take youngster to Mars! TUCKSHOP
I moot pianist should be shot - most effective way of dealing with problem? OPTIMISATION
Information about Queen - team brought in necessary items DESIDERATA
King has one of two writers in female attire CAMISOLE
Learner lacking in natural talent is just this? FAIR
Letters to get fuel supplied to 'ouse OMEGAS
Ordinary muddle when female ousts male FESS
Part of America is disagreeable - take major road to bypass it MISSOURI
Clues Answers
Paul's companion is one girl - character finally coming to the fore SILAS
Person wobbling had to shilly-shally HUMANDHA
Pronouncement from Johnson - ie fogyish man off priests' mirth mentions Revs being silly? THISMERRIMENTOF
Prophet, 20, makes one get angry SEERED
Rag organiser? NEWSPAPERMAN
Ribald character last seen cavorting with a trio of females FALSTAFF
See 5 PARSONSIS
See 5 OFFENSIVE
See 5 Down MIGHTY
Song and dance accompanying commercial promotion BALLAD
Surrender opportunity for bigger win on lottery? ROLLOVER
Threat to security? You and I must have protection on the home front right away WEAPON
Use symbols to indicate comment on inferior art gallery? NOTATE