The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,798 - Sep 27 2001

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Clues Answers
(Part of) the theatre STAGE
Assuage - take over duty from RELIEVE
Based on hearsay ANECDOTAL
Benefit - superior position ADVANTAGE
By way of VIA
Can't read music? Then improvise! PLAYITBYEAR
Close friend CRONY
Deep hole (in theatre?) PIT
Destiny - quantity LOT
Draw out ELICIT
Drink - meal TEA
Female athlete SPORTSWOMAN
Clues Answers
Feudal superior LIEGE
First floor seats in theatre DRESSCIRCLE
Fundamental - thoroughgoing RADICAL
Get one's own back RETALIATE
Ground floor seats in theatre STALLS
Intelligent - skilful CLEVER
Lizard IGUANA
Musical drama OPERA
Musicians, maybe in theatre ORCHESTRA
Part of road, often dual CARRIAGEWAY
Pupil LEARNER
Upper floor of theatre GALLERY