The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 24,710 - Jun 20 2005

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A service rise that makes one well off AFAR
Acts spiritedly, but courts disaster PLAYSWITHFIRE
Any item used as a source of pleasure AMENITY
Beg for rent in order to have food ENTREAT
Colonel possibly in command in present situation OFFICER
Continue - with the ironing? PRESSON
Deadlock in which the devil takes almost full advantage IMPASSE
Fresh direction to choose Spick
Fur-clad Soviet leader in Russian city MINSK
Globe in orbit EYEBALL
How an unrepeatable offer is made available to everyone ONCEANDFORALL
It provides power for a gun emplacement BATTERY
It would be if you bought it as seasoned timber RAWDEAL
It's about time to revise EDIT
It's read, possibly on either side ASTRIDE
Key one needed for clock FACE
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Man goes about desert, wandering ERRATIC
Method is about right but be cautious WARY
Mother hides a blemish with make-up MASCARA
Opportunity given to a number in the church CHANCEL
Panda giving a turn in cabaret BEARCAT
Pause for inspiration TAKEABREATHER
Prejudiced legal system? CASELAW
Pulls diligent student up TOWS
Return article if too unsophisticated NAIF
Supreme commander realising some changes are necessary GENERALISSIMO
To give reasons is no longer simple EXPLAIN
Undertake literary effort ESSAY
Watch money dribble away SEEP
Water at the mouth DELTA
Were breaking up the vessel EWER
Withdraw defender not on form BACKOFF