The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,872 - Dec 26 2005

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A blow in an attempt to achieve parity TITFORTAT
A regular poser, no doubt ARTISTSMODEL
Article compiled from Franco/Anglo/German articles LEADER
Basic tips for humanity TOENAILS
Bills prepared for posting PLACARDS
Bolt or lock the cell door to prevent it ESCAPE
Cinderella's sisters were so unfair UGLY
Currently it gives safety - for a fox? EARTH
Educational institution where homework comes before discipline? PREPSCHOOL
Father bloodstained, having shaved PARED
Features in many police investigations IDENTIKIT
Fit of petulance encountered playing draughts? HUFF
Freezing some confectionery ICING
Has laid out flowers in the garden DAHLIAS
Hit back with a literate composition RETALIATE
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Improve his disposition with an opposite result IMPOVERISH
Increase general disorder ENLARGE
Invite trouble because of appearance in a satirical show ASKFORIT
Iron rations? STAPLEDIET
Irritation makes Ken leave the kitchen ITCH
It's instrumental in showing boastfulness TRUMPET
Meticulous janitor CARETAKER
Minimum investment for patrons of the pools BIKINI
Miss a festive occasion GALA
Official record holders REGISTRARS
Patching torn headgear NIGHTCAP
Random attempt by a snooker player? POTSHOT
Rising from the ranks? INSURRECTION
Sound as a bell CLANG
Steps in the development of Wells Fargo? STAGES