The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,573 - Aug 27 2010

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Clues Answers
A stage, according to Jaques ALLTHEWORLD
Bear in the Jungle Books BALOO
Chewy sweet NOUGAT
City on the Mersey LIVERPOOL
Cut off the top LOP
Dear EXPENSIVE
Early signs of plant growth GREENSHOOTS
Extravagant OUTRE
Finish TERMINATION
French underground MAQUIS
Gambling game with some cards turned face up STUDPOKER
Hebrew leader and lawgiver MOSES
Clues Answers
Hebrew prophet in the time of Jezebel ELIJAH
Just in the lead ONEUP
Milk pudding TAPIOCA
Newt EFT
North African country TUNISIA
Pain-relieving drug ASPIRIN
Plant associated with serious health risks TOBACCO
Policeman's club TRUNCHEON
Robust STRONG
Tax — tank VAT
Traditional British tree OAK
Unproductive recipient of idea? STONYGROUND