The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,224 - Nov 28 2003

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A high-flier in working hours - and he's not alone in that! COPILOT
A way everyone can ensure a seat at the theatre STALL
Chic to irritate the head SMARTNESS
Copy of figures standing in front of London art-gallery IMITATE
Dealing with statistics, get real about reversing impression given ACTUARIAL
Determined to have stone re-cut SETON
Drink about ten and there'll be a warning! PORTENT
Ends achieved by interim arrangement TERMINI
For the trainee direction is of minimal importance LEAST
Got a ruler replaced as a means of keeping good order REGULATOR
Grapple for Greek fruit GRAPPLE
Hair in distressingly bad condition TRESS
Hang outlay - back up America initially SUSPEND
Indicate new money is wanted just the same IDENTICAL
Keen to get rent fixed, give voice TRENCHANT
Look over-clean? Nonsense! EYEWASH
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Maintains the estate about right ASSERTS
Make the most of some achievement EXPLOIT
Moving use of a pen ASTIR
No test's needed anyway - it's topping! STETSON
Nobel prize winner writing on French rising market RUSSELL
Orientals breaking family ties RELATIONS
Outspoken article by GBS CANDIDA
Party held for a knight GALAHAD
Plan that will set the medico back DRAFT
Put right about clothes REDRESS
Shoot and get the bird SNIPE
Tell tales NARRATE
The beginner puts a point sharp (with little hesitation) STARTER
The fool worker will go around first - or second ASSISTANT
Walking around hospital preparing needles for use THREADING
Warble the opening of 'Traviata' badly TRILL