The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,199 - Oct 30 2003

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A cheap buy in nick SNIP
Believes in protecting hospital from violent intrusions THRUSTS
Call it English for a bug! TERMITE
Connect to the right level TIER
Cords for some musicians STRINGS
Criminal runs into famous mariner CROOK
Decline to cover Europe in 24 hours DECAY
Dependent on area of study SUBJECT
Encouraged son getting kicked about BOOSTED
Escapes with presents and silent hope for freedom Givesonetheslip
Give way to journalist in church CEDE
Gun dog or happy terrier confused about vet, mostly GOLDENRETRIEVER
Habitually takes public transport, starting late USES
I have nothing to say to Emerald Isle spy - a revolutionary MYLIPSARESEALED
Ice does damage, see DIOCESE
Kipper tie (American) SLEEPER
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Meet up following petty quarrel TIFF
Most are performed by a skilful musician MAESTRO
Not quite happening yet EVEN
Parson dancing with old singer SOPRANO
Partition? One takes the plunge about identity card DIVIDER
Pick single parent as best OPTIMUM
Plans to put nurses home first INTENDS
Ruby got up before five, fuelled with it! DERV
Saw no 'L' in insulted SIGHTED
Spends money in unfashionable places OUTLAYS
Sportsman's surprising run? BOLTFROMTHEBLUE
They should raise one's game BEATERS
This monster runs from champion FIEND
Understanding a hot tourist attraction INSIGHT
Water suppliers returned with an argument SPAT
Water the flowers? SPRAY