The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,253 - Dec 29 1999

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Clues Answers
(Bones in) chest wall RIBCAGE
Antecedent - type of school PREPARATORY
Be present at ATTEND
Bill ? story ACCOUNT
Cancelled - destroyed UNDID
Detachable security device PADLOCK
Dissertation - idea THESIS
Fastening - firm grip CLASP
Flatfish HALIBUT
Fossil resin AMBER
Holy object of quest GRAIL
Illumination - not serious! LIGHT
Impassive STOLID
Clues Answers
Industrial action STRIKE
Jolly good SUPER
Marine predator KILLERWHALE
Neglect DISUSE
Offspring CHILD
Rapid SPEEDY
Run away (unseen) DECAMP
Slope INCLINE
Small dominant inner group CAUCUS
Substance that is (usually) inorganic MINERAL
The lower earth, so to speak SUBSOIL
Tool, often adjustable SPANNER
Traditional children shouldn't be HEARD