The Guardian - Quiptic crossword No 1,091 - Oct 12 2020

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Clues Answers
All eager for a try before start of game AGOG
Bias against programme in black and white, for instance COLOURSCHEME
Christian symbol remains a reminder of mortality CROSSBONES
Clerical assistant gets right up to the margin VERGER
Delight when life model goes to town FELICITY
Frowning, one of Fab Four heard brother was in debt BEETLEBROWED
Ghastly look of some municipal lorries PALLOR
Girl, I gathered, finds something creepy in the forest LIANA
Goodbye said to old rogue on Tube returning TOODLEPIP
Hard work is pointless — but it's where setters begin GRID
Hardy heroine receives letters from all ten, without a single gift! TALENTLESS
Insect damage is found on backstreet, reveal researchers SCIENTISTS
Irritation of one in short sleepover PAIN
It keeps one going when all at sea ENGINEROOM
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Made up for being poorly prepared OFFSET
New unopened volumes found in hiding places NOOKS
No one should meddle with this internationally sensitive case DIPLOMATICBAG
On the way out, concluded careful inspection GOINGOVER
One demands the best — often priciest — variety PERFECTIONIST
Pacific islands import south Indian food SAMOSA
Place is upside-down by half-term SITE
Put one's foot down when presented with energy charge STAMPEDE
Reaching across tabletop, partygoers spilt gin TRAVERSING
Run-in with leading girl band RING
Scrutiny of very particular year sister joined ANALYSIS
Shape of both clutch and headlight OVAL
Son confused as mice ate feline SIAMESECAT
Taken aback from the outset, having been in charge STARTLED