The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,156 - Sep 10 2003

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A tree providing cane BIRCH
Article about to appear shortly ANON
Barbarian king was a big, handsome man HUNK
Disgusting breach of sporting etiquette FOUL
Dress elaborately to bring dog back TOGUP
Essentially bluish-grey PERSE
Fierce enough to make sheep gasp RAMPANT
Fired by fellow of flexible frame LITHE
Fit in with study group CONFORM
Flier given wartime rations FIELDFARE
He can judge a horse JACOB
He's certainly not of elevated origin! UPSTART
Hesitate to take off sweater in spring JUMP
Ideal place to purchase wild-life book? NATURERESERVE
In conflict with Muslim leader this month AGAINST
Inexpert dive caused by sagging paunch BELLYFLOP
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Jam needs to gel BIND
Landlord with complete mastery of his lines LETTERPERFECT
Many query whether it contains liquor CASK
Moans from limping Pole upset pious man LAMENTS
Musical group accompanies a former African leader BANDA
Patrick Moore? STARPERFORMER
Physician holds one plant in front of a second one DROSERA
Pre-eminent Indian leader in top gear TOPI
Resolved to raise money SETON
Rex leaves quickly to make sauce PESTO
Said brill should be served out before game BILLIARDS
Some very early flowers bloom for months YEAR
Superior sixth formers HIGHCLASS
Token taken from northern oilman in error NOMINAL
Top people appear in right clothing RAIMENT
Travel by tube to escape detection GOUNDERGROUND