The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 25,278 - Mar 24 2011

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Clues Answers
Breaks in damaged stirrup IRRUPTS
Bridge players went out together under the influence SEDATED
Bugs devouring American's appetisers TAPAS
Cardinal's mean on the whole PARAMOUNT
Charlie's urged on to be contrite CHASTENED
Climber initially has a break below the summit CREST
Conflict about acceptable type of sale AUCTION
Cravin' a drug ASPIRIN
Cut kills fish TOPSIDE
Flexible article like this splits fruit LITHESOME
Girl blustered: 'That's OK' GRANTED
Hanging gives writer depression PENDENT
Instigate wicked lie about politician IMPEL
Madam favouring kippers has seconds PROCURESS
Material produces anger after a short time MOIRE
Medicine containing sulphur is a disaster CURSE
Clues Answers
On choosing to conceal age OPERATING
Opera almost in proportion TOSCA
Philosopher tries a lot when in trouble ARISTOTLE
Post about a break in the cloud MARESTAIL
Primate caught in deception set back defence PARAPET
Quality controller eats duck found in the kitchen TOASTER
Rascal learning to appeal IMPLORE
Red hits out and wavers DITHERS
Revolutionary vehicle cherished for bearing stars REDCARPET
Saw note about piece of cake NOSWEAT
Setter's established proofreader's charged IMPUTED
Six-footer keeps quiet in survey INSPECT
Stir a large watercourse CANAL
Team leader requests work TASKS
The marine in charge of heat THERMIC
Vulnerable former model died EXPOSED