The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,864 - Dec 13 2001

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Clues Answers
A brush goes with it DUSTPAN
Aid in crime ABET
Badinage RAILLERY
Butcher bird SHRIKE
Danger RISK
Distressing PAINFUL
Dull stuff written to order HACKWORK
Egyptian deity ANUBIS
Fortunate LUCKY
Foundation BASIS
French married woman MADAME
Fruit APRICOT
Grave digger SEXTON
Clues Answers
Help SUCCOUR
Jumping-off point SPRINGBOARD
Kitchen implement MINCER
Merchant TRADER
One engaged in public argument DEBATER
Rapid eye movement BLINK
Receive and pass on RELAY
Recess to contain miscellaneous objects CUBBYHOLE
Small multi-seater vehicle MINIBUS
Take - have possession of OCCUPY
Unfortunate occurrence MISCHANCE
Wantonly spoil the look of DEFACE