The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,991 - May 13 2002

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Clues Answers
Acts without help GOESITALONE
Another time AGAIN
Applause OVATION
Chief - officer MAJOR
Deep, bitter hate RANCOUR
Due OWING
European language used in other countries SPANISH
Fragrance PERFUME
Greek poet HOMER
Hedge cutting tool SHEARS
Holding of an office TENURE
In short supply SCARCE
Inheritrix HEIRESS
Clues Answers
Light-bodied beer LAGER
Near - conclusion CLOSE
Parisian ruffian - Indian APACHE
Postpone temporarily ADJOURN
Priest's assistant SERVER
Scope RANGE
Smell ODOUR
Soak up ABSORB
Superficial SHALLOW
Trade union representative SHOPSTEWARD
University award DEGREE
Usher ESCORT
Using few words LACONIC