The Guardian - Quick crossword No 14,784 - Sep 24 2017

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Clues Answers
All-important — disparaging CRITICAL
Author of Moll Flanders, d. 1731 DEFOE
Become unable to move any further GRINDTOAHALT
Check text for publication EDIT
Exhausted (informal) HALFDEAD
French policeman GENDARME
Freshwater fish ROACH
German shepherd dog ALSATIAN
Gossip TITTLETATTLE
Hot spa (anag) — sadness PATHOS
Hypothesis THEORY
Indian bread NAAN
Clues Answers
Lively and competitive environment CUTANDTHRUST
Oblivious UNAWARE
Of use HELPFUL
Outstandingly good thing THEBEESKNEES
Painter's equipment PALETTE
Persistent dull pain ACHE
Rip coat (anag) — fruit APRICOT
Scottish valley GLEN
Small food fish SPRAT
Too old to be of use PASTIT
Unqualified — unadulterated UTTER
Well dressed DAPPER