The Guardian - Quiptic crossword No 1,229 - Jun 5 2023

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Become breathless over suggestive gestures — it's farcical! PANTOMIME
Clowns more put out, as it could mean fewer kids LOWSPERMCOUNT
Dirty dog hiding in empty sty SMUTTY
Do evil to criminal? Count me in IDLOVETO
Fine gold cross is not genuine FAUX
Guide female into old city USHER
Heads spinning when working, to be precise SPOTON
Holy day starts Easter vigil abroad DEVOUT
Home prepared as part of a larger picture INSET
Illegally supplying 3G in slum complex SMUGGLING
In discussion, don't reveal charge to provide water HYDRATE
Jail drug dealer masquerading as clerk PENPUSHER
Joins with European dissidents supporting their leaders WEDS
Move around and avoid tension SHUNT
Nasty old cops stage trouble at post office GESTAPO
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Obscure European crops under discussion ECLIPSE
Old dance music provided excessive content GAVOTTE
One's concerned if Democrat ousts Republican, becoming more verbose WORRIER
Picks up something essential to actual practice REHEARSAL
Poor quality pile I donated to church CHEAPIE
Ready to participate in elevating section in rear of pub UPFOR
Refer to setter getting promoted — it makes you sick EMETIC
Relations more relaxed where shelter's surrounded by river DETENTE
Shuts up unfinished harbour — it could have been very dangerous CLOSESHAVE
State recycling African oil CALIFORNIA
Steer clear of workers — they are quite tight SKIPANTS
They are quick to get more on your plate SECONDS
Title of No 1 fashion PEERAGE
UN store destroyed? It's uncertain NOTSURE