The Guardian - Quick crossword No 13,598 - Dec 7 2013

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Abnormally thin EMACIATED
Avoid participation in (a dance etc) SITOUT
Bands of fabric TAPES
Blasphemous behaviour SACRILEGE
Compound found in urine, synthesised as a fertiliser UREA
End so (anag) NODES
Flow out from EMANATE
Given free COMPLIMENTARY
Giving some protection from burning FIRERESISTANT
Idealistic UTOPIAN
Imagine SUPPOSE
Indulge in horseplay SKYLARK
Information about recent events TIDINGS
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Intemperance EXCESS
Largest country in the world RUSSIA
Mean INTEND
More certain SURER
Roman goddess of the moon DIANA
Second largest country in the world CANADA
Security SAFETY
Slight advantage EDGE
Stimulant drug (informal) UPPER
Telltale SNEAK
Until now THUSFAR
Writing material used by ancient Egyptians PAPYRUS
Zealot FANATIC