The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,579 - Jun 26 2023

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A place that's abuzz? HIVE
Aquamarine or emeralds, for instance BERYL
Blackcap or chiffchaff, say WARBLER
Camouflaged shelter from which to observe wildlife HIDE
Cocktail of vodka and orange juice SCREWDRIVER
Curative THERAPEUTIC
Devoid of moisture BONEDRY
Grating STRIDENT
Jarman or Jacobi? DEREK
Liquid once used to produce anaesthetic vapour ETHER
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Little devils IMPS
Machine operator? CONTROL
Mix of ground hot spices CURRYPOWDER
Narrow opening APERTURE
Persist CONTINUE
Priest's service book BREVIARY
Sediment in drink LEES
Seems put out (anag) — furious TEMPESTUOUS
Tardy BELATED
Understood KNOWN