The Guardian - Quick crossword No 13,291 - Dec 13 2012

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Clues Answers
Alluring woman SIREN
Aquatic reptile CROCODILE
As the crow flies DIRECT
Back REAR
Baltic country LITHUANIA
Closed SHUT
Dark crimson MAROON
Despot TYRANT
Diatribe TIRADE
Figurine STATUETTE
Herb used in pickles DILL
High-kicking dance CANCAN
Keep out of sight HIDE
Pleated tartan skirt KILT
Clues Answers
Portray DEPICT
Proclamation of intended marriage BANNS
Shapeless AMORPHOUS
Short arrow for a crossbow BOLT
Sparkling Italian wine ASTI
Sure thing CERTAINTY
Tangerine-grapefruit hybrid UGLI
Tibia, fibula etc BONES
Valour GALLANTRY
Violently killed SLAIN
Water-controlling gate SLUICE
Wealth RICHES
Wipe out ERADICATE
Without hesitation LIKEASHOT