The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,096 - Feb 14 2009

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Clues Answers
(Stretch of) clinging mud MIRE
Amphibian FROG
Author of 'Notes From a Small Island' BRYSON
Based on whims or irrelevancies ARBITRARY
Commerce that aims to support Third World producers FAIRTRADE
Dismissal – sherry! SACK
Extensive PROLONGED
First coat – book PRIMER
Former French penal colony DEVILS
Member of government or clergy MINISTER
Clues Answers
Morbid interest in sex etc PRURIENCE
Norse god ODIN
Observation REMARK
One who gives proof of genuine regard FRIEND
Prehistoric PRIMEVAL
Real and substantial TANGIBLE
See 13 INNEED
See 14 ISLAND
Small ape GIBBON
Theological college SEMINARY