The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,942 - Nov 2 2011

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Clues Answers
Care of the hands MANICURE
Drily amusing DROLL
Expand GROW
Fault FLAW
Final whistle FULLTIME
Humour used in a serious context to relieve tension COMICRELIEF
Illegally put to death LYNCH
Kick the bucket SNUFFIT
Like the words 'deed' or 'rotor' PALINDROMIC
Low dam across a stream WEIR
Clues Answers
Mother (found in ancient Egypt?) MUMMY
New Orleans BIGEASY
Powerful cross-bred dog BULLMASTIFF
Single UNWED
Small flat sweet cake BISCUIT
Supporter of the British political party that preceded the Liberals WHIG
Tightly curled fur used in clothing PERSIANLAMB
Transparent bluish quartz AMETHYST
Velvety cord used in clothing, carpets etc — Hellenic (anag) CHENILLE
XVI SIXTEEN