The Guardian - Quiptic crossword No 1,259 - Jan 8 2024

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Clues Answers
A hundred break truce over New Year CENTURY
Answer odd R&D queries when needed ASREQUIRED
Artist's picture heartily upset Russian leader TSAR
Cool French detective's taking time to visit INFLICT
Crop broadcast for web MAZE
Cut acerbic leader by journalist AXED
Disappearing with commercial vehicle is nigh hopeless VANISHING
Elite forces given hard-to-get belt SASH
Field in biplane race heading westward ARENA
Government uses spin taking on Labour theory GUESSWORK
In the end Eva Peron's accepted by revolutionary guard CHAPERONE
Information on category GENRE
Just developing a style for children's stories FAIRYTALES
Look after church director CHAIR
Nearly attended game with City CAMBRIDGE
Off-road vehicle has decibels I tremble to describe QUADBIKE
Old ally worried, seeing limits of Tory fidelity LOYALTY
Clues Answers
On-line fixer found among stereotype geeks PEG
Oversensitive youth, nervous about college TOUCHY
Picked up inflatable mattress to go into hiding LIELOW
Pincer movement caught thief heading for shopping mall PRECINCT
Public transport head acquiring international company BUSINESS
Remove cream to guzzle without partner's being mean SKIMPING
Repaired marble, cutting line for resin AMBER
Spa facility gets top rating in tabloid article SAUNA
Student's jog spoiled by morning congestion LOGJAM
Take control of evacuated remote pub harbouring insurgent leader REININ
Threats start off body searches RISKS
Very keen on Prague centre's own goal AGOG
Video Assistant Referee has ultimate authority to make a change VARY
What's left of engineers' team bringing in union RESIDUE
Worn-out old reservists getting dry and cosy at last TATTY
Writer rejected investing in computers as foolish INEPT