Crossword for Thu, 19/Jun/2008

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Across
3: Girl mostly into turning inside out - it's never ending! (11)

8: Tarnish, with bit of dirt, symbol of Superman's composure (9)

9: Farm branches, in part (5)

11: Unfortunate rot in republic is everlasting (13)

13: Free trade: highest bird for lowest bill(5)

14: Beats Greek bread, Mr. Buchanan! (7)

16: Mechanical parts preserved in green gin ester (7)

17: Slip in terror (5)

18: Gradually reduce European Community requisitions for playback devices (4,9)

21: Belgian port getting rid of an idiot (5)

23: Show singular glasses? (9)

24: The star of 'Ellen' has at folks with substandard morals (11)
Down
1: Defusing timer incorrectly can lead to this! (13)

2: Girl hatches subterfuge in prison tower (11)

3: Tossing and turning, I wondered what the comforter might be made of (9)

4: Former husbands surrounding prettier performers (9)

5: Famous pianist's inclination for vocalizing (5)

6: Get rid of Bush (5)

7: In no state to contain a pregnant virgin? (3)

10: The man with lack of skill shows cruelty (13)

12: Goes through ere sixpence circulates (11)

14: Knowing in advance about 101 here (9)

15: Harsh taxes on certain salts (9)

19: Call unexpectedly, find Dad at home! (3,2)

20: Part of stair is erect (5)

22: Encourage horse led with direction. (3)




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