The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,688 - Oct 31 2023

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Clues Answers
Abbreviated SHORTENED
Art of public speaking ORATORY
Black leopard PANTHER
City on the Rio Grande ELPASO
Early part of the day MORNING
Eating (anag) – North African stew TAGINE
Elevate RAISE
Expert DABHAND
Gather GLEAN
Get away ESCAPE
Ghost pluck SPIRIT
Harass a speaker HECKLE
Humorous drawing CARTOON
Clues Answers
Johnny ____, Moon River lyricist MERCER
Mamas and Papas PARENTS
Model of excellence PARAGON
Not so many FEWER
Pleasant and friendly in manner AFFABLE
Plod wearily TRUDGE
Pseudonym of Samuel Langhorne Clemens MARKTWAIN
Pulsate THROB
Resounding blow WHACK
Short-legged breed of dog CORGI
Surplus EXTRA
Type of steak RIBEYE
Worker in metals SMITH