The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 23,912 - Nov 28 2002

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A thin layer caked over, maybe RICEPAPER
Couple to perform outside university DUO
Cultivate support when meeting a number at match PROPAGATE
Defeat one in race RUIN
Escape from sound of insect FLEE
Excellent form for newcomers to school FIRSTCLASS
Final note coming just in time LASTMINUTE
Girl left idiot LASS
Girl's time leading up to big event EVE
Gun's label turned over GAT
Having no batteries provided FREERANGE
I will want little girl to become goddess ISIS
It's crazy drinking English honeyed booze MEAD
Like an overcoat that is threadbare WORNOUT
Meal without starter in the Orient EAST
Note me taking rival paper now and again SOMETIMES
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Office communications made Norma mad MEMORANDA
Old silver under which the journalist sits AGED
People looking at our paper, for instance, in university office READERSHIP
Power is said to come from this little creature MITE
Promote sports arena for the environment BACKGROUND
Quietly escaping from the middle of quick assault RAID
Rush through bits in desk impatiently SKIM
Sailor and soldier presented to the Queen PRIVATEER
SECOND PART OF 4 DOWN HOLIDAY
Shock when daring exploit falls short STUN
Small stones in bottle GRIT
Supply for Mussolini? PRODUCE
Threatens French city beyond limit ENDANGERS
Travel to a part of India GOA
What someone with extra drive experiences, when looking for a break? BUSMANS
Wicked man's deed restricts love for this lady in play DESDEMONA