The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,309 - Aug 15 2022

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Clues Answers
Artificial — as tinder (anag) STRAINED
Cause serious injury MAIM
Corpulent PAUNCHY
Device used in recording (informal) MIKE
Exacting STERN
Frivolous — unstable GIDDY
Hidden away STASHED
Ian ___ , former First Minister of Northern Ireland, d. 2014 PAISLEY
Irritating insect GNAT
It's half a weekend SATURDAY
Clues Answers
Japan's capital before 1868 KYOTO
Majestic (like the Twelfth of August for some?) GLORIOUS
No pennypincher! SPENDTHRIFT
Official — guide MARSHAL
Out-of-town social venue COUNTRYCLUB
Scornful mockery DERISION
Short and sharp CURT
Singular visual aid? CONTACTLENS
Swaggering COCKY
Where spivs trade? BLACKMARKET