The Guardian - Speedy crossword No 1,196 - Sep 1 2018

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Clues Answers
Alternative to stockings TIGHTS
Beleaguered HARASSED
Board for seances OUIJA
Cicumvent EVADE
Dash, panache ELAN
Desirable OPTATIVE
Distinctive atmosphere AURA
Following ENSUING
Idler LAYABOUT
King Arthur's sword EXCALIBUR
Living on the edge politically BRINKMANSHIP
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Luxuriant LUSH
Map-maker CARTOGRAPHER
Motto MANTRA
Satirical piece SKIT
Shrew, scold TERMAGANT
Split CLEAVE
Straw hat PANAMA
Tire out EXHAUST
Trusty lieutenant RIGHTHANDMAN
Unfair, illegal BELOWTHEBELT
Without teeth EDENTATE