The Telegraph - GK CROSSWORD NO: 1,624 - Jan 14 2024

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Anaesthetic injected into the back EPIDURAL
Annie --, Scottish pop singer LENNOX
Boat sailed by Nancy and Peggy Blackett in a series of books by Arthur Ransome AMAZON
Brand name of mainly motor scooters lambretta
Brother's or sister's daughter NIECE
Depressing person, a wet blanket KILLJOY
French city where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake ROUEN
Gain an advantage by being smarter OUTFOX
General secretary of the Soviet Communist Party from 1964 to 1982 BREZHNEV
Imaginary or visionary speculation IDEOLOGY
John Greenleaf --, leading campaigner in the anti-slavery movement WHITTIER
Lake dwelling in Scotland or Ireland CRANNOG
Liza --, daughter of Judy Garland MINNELLI
North American name for a breakdown vehicle TOWTRUCK
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Not having a shiny coating unglazed
Old or decrepit car, especially a Model T Ford TINLIZZIE
One with temporary possession of a place TENANT
Painted structure at the back of a stage SCENERY
Rare complication of tonsillitis QUINSY
Region of south-west Italy with the chief town Reggio CALABRIA
Relating to church ministers PRIESTLY
Sacred writings of Christian religion HOLYWRIT
Support inserted into footwear to preserve its shape SHOETREE
Three-part epic poem by Dante THEDIVINECOMEDY
Ticket used as a substitute for cash VOUCHER
Town in ancient Greece that overlooked a naval battle in 31 BC ACTIUM
Winter sports resort in Speyside, Scotland AVIEMORE