The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 27,004 - Oct 23 2012

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... to check shoot STEM
A launch at sea AFLOAT
A small key AMINOR
Abandon fight SCRAP
Absurd notice about six getting the push EVICTION
Animated film freak is at a resort FANTASIA
Charge across river for bait TROLL
Collect dull rug PRAYERMAT
Colonist, one taking part in landing PIONEER
Drive off to bring adult member in for massage SHAMPOO
Finished extra six deliveries OVER
Girl in rhyme sits with me, worried about what will keep hands warm MISSMUFFET
Goody-goody in up-train, unsettled PURITAN
Hears about ancient disasters TRAGEDIES
Herb sprang up, one good with lamb? ROSEMARY
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Item initially pinched by the female cat burglar THIEF
Keep following film director in retreat ... IVORYTOWER
Last broadcast by elected Soviet leader STALIN
Motorway's appearance is wrong MISDEMEANOUR
Old-style resort abroad devoid of sun RETRO
Pole has lodgings by Welsh river QUARTERSTAFF
Popular person, modern and lively, coming from ball at cricket club INSWINGER
Punishment? Why? WHATFOR
Shared in centre of Dallas, capitally? FIFTYFIFTY
Singer in musical, 'Tommy' ALTO
Slipping up, party after daughter's heroic action DERRINGDO
Song from 'Hair' stars AQUARIUS
Up-to-date intelligence prior to strike WITHIT
Watch Attila? HALFHUNTER
Wet head of wretched scallywag WIMP