The Guardian - Quick crossword No 14,223 - Dec 9 2015

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Accumulated debris DETRITUS
Annoyed IRKED
Behind the scenes BACKSTAGE
Broad river mouth ESTUARY
Colonel Bogey, for example MARCH
Colonist SETTLER
Cutting down expenditure RETRENCHING
Examine INSPECT
Expression of gratitude THANKS
Finnish composer, d. 1957 SIBELIUS
Hair colour AUBURN
Iconic German car, first produced in 1938 BEETLE
Lasting a short time TRANSIENT
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Mark of social disgrace STIGMA
Not dissembling HONEST
Ointment UNGUENT
Person of eminence GRANDEE
Prepared for publication EDITED
Pygmalion playwright SHAW
Quick look or reconnoitre SHUFTI
Shade of purple MAUVE
Social gathering — French island in the Indian Ocean REUNION
Take flight FLEE
Topics for a meeting AGENDA
Woodland deity DRYAD