1: West abandoned mortals without a spot of confusion (9)
2: Doris has residence in old West African republic (7)
3: Enter names - register only lists beginners (5)
4: Western retreat satisfactory, accepted by canoeists and surfers? (3,8)
5: Crook skimmed cash register? (3)
6: One might be uplifted if a cockney spoke of arts such as opera. (7)
7: Initially, teaching language using few words (5)
10: Critical analysis of letters from Beau to psychiatrist (7)
12: Enticements disrupt mental rules (11)
16: It's truly deep at sea, so they say (9)
18: Complaining ruler gets expression of disgust (7)
19: Ruler's wife appearing last month in Yemen's capital (7)
20: A supporter starting to mock President Garfield's middle name (5)
22: Take on popular rascal (5)
24: In the manner of a girl (3)