The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 23,980 - Jan 22 2007

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Clues Answers
A divided populace in a Biblical land MOAB
A new number to be put up shortly ANON
A sound procedure when an anchor is being lifted AWEIGH
A sporting investment aid ABET
A touch of genius? MASTERSTROKE
Adam and Eve as ship's officers? FIRSTMATES
Close to being an attractive watering place PRETTYWELL
Country river - a Russian river RURAL
Crafty sort of shelter for troops DUGOUT
Discerns confusion and withdraws RESCINDS
Farewell announcement that is socially acceptable ADIEU
Grate polish RUB
Haymaking disrupted after I must leave for sports meeting GYMKHANA
In an aesthetic way, it turns its back in a curve ARTISTIC
It may be found in winter sportsmen's kit SKI
Clues Answers
Leaves collected here for potting TEABAG
Money box opened daily? BREADBIN
Old invader of England associated with sacking JUTE
Party defeat THRASH
Puzzle with many twists and turns involved RUBIKSCUBE
Reminds one that it's time for church? RINGSABELL
Senior accountant's holiday spot MAJORCA
Stretcher-bearer? HODCARRIER
Swimmer out of breath BATHER
Swirling in and out in flood INUNDATION
The dog's ready for walkies - go ahead LEADON
The last thing one expects a Benedictine to go into LIQUEURGLASS
They're up for approval THUMBS
Threatened, but received support LEANTON
Winter transport is murder, we hear SLEIGH