The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,490 - Mar 14 2023

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Clues Answers
Alter MODIFY
Belief in a god THEISM
Character from an ancient Germanic alphabet (believed to have its own magical significance) RUNE
Defining ideas and beliefs of a particular historical period ZEITGEIST
Difficult TAXING
Edible green pods OKRA
Lasting one's whole existence LIFELONG
Mechanical repetition of something to be learned ROTE
Musical composition played slowly and gracefully ADAGIO
Naturally occurring sugar DEXTROSE
Clues Answers
Painter of Rain, Steam and Speed TURNER
Persuade with flattery CAJOLE
Polite behaviour towards others CHIVALRY
Small duck found in northern Eurasia, which nests in tree holes SMEW
Someone excluded from the group OUTSIDER
Spike of frozen water ICICLE
Strange eccentricity ODDITY
Swear word PROFANITY
Travel by road without paying HITCHHIKE
Utter OUTANDOUT