The Guardian - Quick crossword No 16,725 - Dec 13 2023

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Clues Answers
... on Hansel's trail? BREADCRUMBS
Cook's measure TEASPOON
Deal OFFER
Early 20th-century battleship DREADNOUGHT
Extravagant individual SPENDTHRIFT
Fawn TOADY
French number CHANSON
General protection UMBRELLA
Go downhill SLIDE
Guardianship TRUST
Clues Answers
It creates a confined space CAGE
It's got 32 pieces CHESSSET
Mint family plant, grown for its nutritious seeds CHIA
Pit, bus or full STOP
Put (a weapon) into a close-fitting cover SHEATHE
Scene of intense conflict BATTLEFIELD
Sign of protest? PLACARD
Take a quick look PEEP
Temporarily suspend (proceedings) ADJOURN
Watchful individual OBSERVER