The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,248 - Jun 4 2022

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Clues Answers
Bother HARASS
Close platonic relationship between men (informal) BROMANCE
Concise and vivid representation VIGNETTE
Extreme body parts TOES
Hypocritical talk CANT
Instrument in suspension GONG
Large gathering of people with something in common BEVY
Magic formula delivering easy access OPENSESAME
Make a formal declaration PROCLAIM
Nylon fabric used as a fastening VELCRO
Often FREQUENTLY
Old chap? COVE
Clues Answers
Old Mother Hubbard's was empty! CUPBOARD
Organic compound excreted in urine UREA
Partly close one's eyes (as when suddenly hit by bright light) SQUINT
Proposes SUGGESTS
Recaptured from the past REMEMBERED
Ropy footwear? ESPADRILLE
Set routine RITUAL
State where people have more than one spouse at a time POLYGAMY
Take it to save time SHORTCUT
Turn it to keep reading PAGE
Watering places like Bath, say SPAS
With no harmful consequences SCOTFREE