The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 25,497 - Dec 5 2011

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Clues Answers
Beer with a head on shows strength STOUTNESS
Chaos caused by novice in boat CLUTTER
Contract — there could be money in it! PURSE
Controlled by banks, this divides capital THAMES
Court card? JESTER
Decorative wood, but likely to be cracked WALNUT
Dogs sulk with cats around WHIPPETS
Du Maurier's novel headgear TRILBY
Enter into arrangement for storage RETENTION
Footsore group of workers led by blockhead BUNION
Gang leader about — at large GREAT
Girl secures employment in musical CAROUSEL
It is found growing next to the trunk TUSK
It's sweet, I observe, and round ANISEED
Clues Answers
Main drawback away from land SEAWARD
Maintains a return pressure ASSERTS
Moved quickly in field exercise LEAPT
No action required about coach reservation RESTRAINT
Regular air service EVENSONG
Retire an infirm old family servant RETAINER
Robust form of corporal punishment STRAPPING
Second murder results in police surveillance STAKEOUT
Shock for king in battle FRIGHT
Try hard to get free labour STRUGGLE
Ward off with shortened sword held in both hands REPEL
Woman given note and present HERE
Work on model's face OPPOSE
You'll find me introducing very French measures METRES