The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,715 - Jun 22 2001

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Clues Answers
A difficult situation TIGHTSPOT
Ability to talk well GIFTOFTHEGAB
Australian marsupial KANGAROO
Dog - part of dog TAIL
Fighting - lawsuit ACTION
Friendly - gregarious SOCIABLE
Good-for-nothing - undersized animal SCALLYWAG
Lecture - record attendance TICKOFF
Letter - opening INITIAL
Moral ETHIC
Musical drama OPERA
Clues Answers
Nothing ZERO
Obvious - protection for inventors PATENT
Present - natural aptitude GIFT
Region of north Derbyshire PEAKDISTRICT
Save - jam - husband CONSERVE
Secure - position in rugby team LOCK
Semi-solid lump DOLLOP
Slight - affront INSULT
Travel document PASSPORT
Unreserved - affectionate WHOLEHEARTED
US November holiday THANKSGIVING