The Guardian - Quick crossword No 15,925 - May 22 2021

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Clues Answers
Artist's stand EASEL
Briefed beforehand PRIMED
Close calls NEARMISSES
Coiled WOUND
Complaint (of cattle?) BEEF
Cut, while retaining the essential elements ABRIDGE
Daydream MOON
Embarrassing slip-up GAFFE
Essential requirements NEEDS
Explanatory drawing DIAGRAM
Go under SINK
He's made to carry the can FALLGUY
Clues Answers
Layered sweet pastry, often filled with apple STRUDEL
Magnificence GRANDEUR
Piece of darkroom equipment ENLARGER
Sharp flavour TANG
Sound pleased with oneself CROW
Team SIDE
To an excessive degree UNDULY
Treasured hand-me-down HEIRLOOM
Understanding of the feelings of others SYMPATHY
Unrealistic aspiration PIEINTHESKY
Wet and unkempt BEDRAGGLED