The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 26,245 - Apr 28 2014

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Almost endless subject of experiments GUINEAPIG
An upholder of the Bible LECTERN
Applaud catch? Codswallop! CLAPTRAP
Artist in outlying Middle Eastern country IRAN
As played by the advanced tennis player? NETGAME
Deadlock in which the devil takes almost full advantage IMPASSE
Designer label unusual for Marian ARMANI
Employees in steelworks making compon­ents ELEMENTS
Friend tucked in, showing good taste and enjoyment PALATE
Herald, a court official, at home USHERIN
Iron out a bottleneck, for example MIXEDMETAPHOR
It's cold in the country — get a fur CHINCHILLA
Many cheer reformation of Satan ARCHENEMY
New net cord starts tight STRINGENT
Non-striking bonus EXTRA
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Not standing for falsehoods LYING
One may turn over in bed SPADE
Outdoor opera in review OPENAIR
Removed lease included in legal document DELETED
Run a horse in Maine MANAGE
Sharp practice used in court proceedings RACKET
Soldiers ordered to secure equipment BRIGADE
Special constable confronts a politician — a troublemaker SCAMP
Split lease? RENT
Standard award for sporting prowess COLOURS
Start breeding birds and dogs BEAGLES
They act unthinkingly, placing a plant needing warmth in a sickly sun AUTOMATONS
Type of fiction unfamiliar to the French NOVELLA
What's made for maid engaged in housework HOMOPHONE