The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,091 - Dec 2 2021

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A necessary thing MUST
Alcohol made from fermented honey MEAD
Become suspicious SMELLARAT
Exchange of views CONVERSATION
Fitful SPASMODIC
High point of St Peter's Basilica DOME
Impolite DISCOURTEOUS
In flames ABLAZE
Intimate and cosy gossip SCHMOOZE
Meaningful SYMBOLIC
Most piercing LOUDEST
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Named the ninth rock from the sun in 1930, demoted to 'dwarf planet' in 2006 PLUTO
Official pass PERMIT
Physical reaction to something hair-raising GOOSEPIMPLES
Romantic attachment LIAISON
Salesperson's spiel PATTER
Somewhere up in the Lake District? FELL
Stressful HIGHPRESSURE
Takes cab (anag) — inferior position BACKSEAT
The swine won't appreciate them PEARLS
Where one is vulnerable WEAKSPOT
Widespread loathing ODIUM