The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,626 - Oct 28 2010

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Common herb THYME
Dislike intensely DETEST
Elasticised rope BUNGEE
Essays on a theme THESES
Forces out of position OUSTS
From Des Moines? IOWAN
Humid MOIST
Item of value ASSET
Large portable stereo GHETTOBLASTER
Little children TOTS
Means of entry GATEWAY
Part of the eye CORNEA
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Prolonged exchange of insults SLANGINGMATCH
Raise in value or quality ENHANCE
Severe or strict in attitude AUSTERE
Shortage of rainfall DROUGHT
Sinatra (anag) ARTISAN
Storage for riders SADDLEBAG
Stubborn OBSTINATE
Surround with armed forces BESIEGE
Theatrical piece DRAMA
Threadbare SHABBY
Thwart — block — my site (anag) STYMIE
Upholstered seat SOFA
Word having the same meaning as another SYNONYM