The Guardian - Quiptic crossword No 897 - Jan 23 2017

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After catching rat unexpectedly, uncle got a pat on the back CONGRATULATE
Authorises son to take steps to protect name SANCTIONS
Beetles start to scratch those in temporary accommodation SCAMPERS
Broad-minded churchgoer CATHOLIC
Change topping of breakfast food traditionally eaten on Sunday ROAST
Climb in Alsace regularly before death ASCEND
Created trendy outlet with comedian at its heart INVENTED
Doctor alerts mom to very confused state of affairs MAELSTROM
Establishment newspaper is into a restructuring ORGANISATION
European Commission is upset about Norway after that time SINCE
Followed vehicle around England's borders TRACED
Frank is right about answer after serious thought, initially STRAIGHT
Goes down the drains SINKS
Half-length coat adopted by little sister works OK SATISFACTORY
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Love to be a girl OLIVE
Man extremely likeable and kind-hearted GENTLE
Money man in time to restore confidence to king after loss of direction TREASURER
Overtake most senior PC LAPTOP
Punish having hot drink on Sabbath in church CHASTISE
Revive damaged acer tree RECREATE
Sacking of corrupt GP is done DEPOSING
Scope for former partner to get somewhere to sleep EXTENT
Space traveller advanced to Saturn in error ASTRONAUT
Stay in hostel in Germany LINGER
Strange secret of not having to pay anything SCOTFREE
Stroke requires attention by senior surgeon at the outset CARESS
Tactless for peacekeepers to join ambassador in charge UNDIPLOMATIC
Waterlogged piece of earth next to cave SODDEN