The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,661 - Sep 29 2023

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Clues Answers
Absolve — condone PARDON
Aerosol, for example SPRAYER
Apparent bright new star that gradually fades away NOVA
Boisterousness HURLYBURLY
By rote PARROTFASHION
Car (somewhat reduced in length) AUTO
Covered in small stones PEBBLY
Deeply religious GODFEARING
Formal promise COVENANT
Freshwater fish ROACH
Guitar players? PLECTRA
Clues Answers
High chest of drawers TALLBOY
Horrible spirit GHOUL
Ironclad ARMOURED
It can save you at sea LIFERAFT
Loose garment — 1980 Madness song BAGGYTROUSERS
Musical instrument — frozen dessert CORNETTO
Object of fear BUGBEAR
Overabundant RIFE
Preliminary sketch DRAFT
Put forward for consideration OFFER
What gets fired (abbr) AMMO