The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 24,398 - May 26 2008

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A foolish assumption of the old school DUNCESCAP
Advanced one good reason for sacrifice LENT
Creates trends FASHIONS
Drawing instruments - possibly rulers? DIVIDERS
Excitement created by the astronaut's comedown SPLASH
Festival in various lands - Italy's a possibility ALLSAINTSDAY
French summer celebration FETE
Ghostly colours? SHADES
He has nanny for the kids BILLYGOAT
Like gremlins, be mischievous RESEMBLING
Makes work play, perhaps ADAPTS
Means being out of employment? EARNEDINCOME
Origin of colourful designs? Just a tissue of lies FAIRISLE
Pass Olympic finalists with tummy ache COLIC
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Person who can't stand being portrayed SITTER
Prays for urchins without learning IMPLORES
Preserve lead, perhaps, with female support giving enlightenment CANDELABRA
Press the bell and run away - for security? RINGBOLT
Providing a home for a small charge ADOPTING
Quits faulty planes EVENSOUT
Rather clever way optimists look ONTHEBRIGHTSIDE
Returned stuff left over from wine making MARC
Steps look sound STAIR
They lead in the forces if ordered OFFICERS
They usually lead to the quarry SPOORS
Wear a well-trimmed beard ABRADE
Worker's home HIVE