The Guardian - Quick crossword No 14,256 - Jan 18 2016

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Clues Answers
Compassion for the unfortunate MERCY
Exiled BANISHED
Gunfire SHOTS
His dates (anag) — most disreputable SHADIEST
I cannot (anag) — hold back CONTAIN
Large boat SHIP
Laugh scornfully SNIGGER
Likelihood PROBABILITY
Make dirty SOIL
Male descendent GRANDSON
Clues Answers
Multiply PROLIFERATE
Occurrence EVENTUALITY
Pleasant — soft drink CORDIAL
Public records ARCHIVES
Slender mosque tower MINARET
Stimulate into action PROD
Suffering — litigation TRIAL
Typeface with thick heavy lines BOLD
Unwind RELAX
Venture owned by business associates PARTNERSHIP