The Guardian - Quiptic crossword No 842 - Jan 4 2016

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Clues Answers
Batsman's shots win bets pooled by gambling syndicate SWEEPSTAKE
Be mean, withholding a drink BEVERAGE
Bundle of branches and leaves eaten for starters BALE
Chap on the rebound taking girl to part of France renowned for beaches NORMANDY
Check temperature in essential component of sports car CORVETTE
Damaged jar contains Italy's foremost old wine RIOJA
Eleven towns hosting equestrian competition EVENT
Female welcoming bridge partners' charm BEWITCH
Fine down is the best FLOWER
Gaoler is molested in harem SERAGLIO
German man tucking into peel of crunchy fruit CHERRY
Get intimate with kinky ref in bed covers BEFRIEND
Give advance notice of hostilities against Norway WARN
Go a couple of hours before midnight to meet date ATTEND
Clues Answers
In foreign parts during pullover season? OVERSEAS
Insect given last bit of nectar to drink BEER
Marshy land providing habitat for rare plant FERN
Naughty Paul getting into bed with Enigmatist's first mate COPULATE
One serving setter's left out lemon to cook with another fruit WATERMELON
Organised seminar to present archaeologist's findings REMAINS
Prince showing journalist over in-patient area EDWARD
Progress made by one stealing fourth-rate vehicle ADVANCE
Rest with family member accepting a kiss RELAXATION
Run over by extremely reliable vehicle! REHEARSE
Running mate overtaking European diplomat PEACEMAKER
Runs into medicine, which is helping PORTION
Snack for a nun finally squeezing into batman costume CANAPE
Sound of cover by musical artiste RAPPER