The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 23956 - July 3, 2008

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Absorbing oxygen prevents bends STOOPS
Artist using only reds, unusually REYNOLDS
As ten I chill out, concerned with hobby PHILATELIC
At first sight, urban neighbours usually pass the time of day SUNUP
Attempt to deceive minor deity accepting the ultimate in forgery TRYITON
Cheerful animal that's seen in hospital department EBULLIENT
Citadel has a harvest store put up ACROPOLIS
Count, a lord covering estate up DRACULA
Father's not right in the head PATE
Feature people trapped by badly-drafted entail LINEAMENT
Fell in competition KNOCKOUT
Game results are out in disorder RUSSIANROULETTE
Get to grips with things TACKLE
Labourer loses heart, becoming blue NAVY
Laid into and beat, bringing back swelling ROUNDEDON
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Lawyer using few words BRIEF
Look into culpability in case finally resulting in capital punishment GUILLOTINE
Matthew or Stan: one outstanding chap must go, to be pessimistic ATTHEWORST
Meticulous, despite being approximate THOROUGH
My ornate headgear arrives behind time FANCYTHAT
Perhaps apple fritter redesigned when EU gets involved FRUITTREE
Releases Captain held by heartless barbarians UNHOOKS
Ship partaking in exercises in attempt to attract attention PSST
Show disapproval about long ermine robe, initially - short jacket is required here BOLERO
Son has the knack to secure petite girlfriend SWEETHEART
Standard appearing to decline FLAG
Track is rough, I'm told COURSE
Want self-control when short of money ABSENCE
We must accept everyone at school sport WALLGAME