The Guardian - Quick crossword No 15,040 - Jul 20 2018

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Clues Answers
Absorb ENGROSS
As if possessed DEMONIC
Bureau OFFICE
Cause of much misery TRIBULATION
Dove-like noise COO
Fine parchment VELLUM
Footballer's bicycle attempt on goal SCISSORKICK
Foul at rugby KNOCKON
German romantic composer of orchestral and choral works, d. 1847 MENDELSSOHN
Gripping device with two hinged legs TONGS
Historical period ERA
Master of ceremonies at a banquet TOASTMASTER
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Meat dish served on skewers KEBAB
Out of existence EXTINCT
Out of fashion UNCOOL
Out of sorts OFFCOLOUR
Piece of cutlery SPOON
Sound expressing disapproval BOO
Sprite HOBGOBLIN
Theatrical knife LANCET
Traditional affirmation to some marriage vows IDO
Twig SPRIG
Underground worker COALMINER
Unpolished food grains BROWNRICE