The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,936 - Nov 29 2006

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100 are about enough space for several houses ACRE
Acclaim the French in shock treatment ECLAT
Animal's taken up by little sibling - that's the general idea SYNOPSIS
Boy born and died before getting jabs NEEDLES
Customs may demand to do it, but it's hard to defend OPENANDSHUTCASE
Doctor following planner DRAFTER
Dozen chairs, one removed, dancing with playfulness SCHERZANDO
Drink with soldiers - you can't beat it SUPREME
Floral tribute reported for old radio chief REITH
Hell is for a rotten fellow ABADDON
Intent to get shot of useless weaponry TRIDENT
It takes the shine off a Minack performance OVERCASTSKY
Lad in a whirl EDDY
Clues Answers
Media report lack of ease in noble lady PRESS
Militant believer's game to invest in sacred operation CRUSADER
Norfolk noble wounds old prince EARLMARSHAL
Openings for a rich man GATES
Reorganise back row REARRANGE
Ring tone? No, try again ENGAGEDSIGNAL
Show strong disapproval as the treble disastrously sang up first GNASHTHETEETH
Soldiers follow one in specialist trial EXPERIMENT
Tessa, say, intimate before lunch ACRONYM
Uncertain consequences of joining MI5? YOUNEVERCANTELL
Versatile girl with ability to swallow a pint ADAPTABLE
Where to put a bit of coin - under the boiler? CASHBOX
Writer in spirit acceptable to publisher PENGUIN