The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,249 - Dec 23 1999

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Clues Answers
Accelerate PICKUPSPEED
Blunt criticism BRICKBAT
Captivate ENTHRAL
Disgrace SHAME
Extortionate USURIOUS
False optimism PIEINTHESKY
Funny HUMOROUS
Inexpensive lodging place for young travellers YOUTHHOSTEL
Mouthful BITE
Nuisance BUGBEAR
Clues Answers
Payment to retired persons ã continental boarding house PENSION
Prosperity - hollow roaring noise BOOM
Royal - lager (anag) REGAL
Savoury jelly ASPIC
Scrutinise SCAN
Strong dark coffee MOCHA
Suffering from mal-de-mer SEASICK
University official DEAN
Weak and irresponsible FECKLESS
Where actors learn their trade DRAMASCHOOL