The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,673 - May 4 2001

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Clues Answers
Axe HATCHET
Be ruthless STOPATNOTHING
Blasphemous PROFANE
Chuckled gleefully CHORTLED
Coach TEACH
Crab's thick protective shield CARAPACE
Curse - sworn statement OATH
Device producing magnified image of distant objects TELEPHOTOLENS
Diplomatic TACTFUL
Disposal - auction SALE
Drive away DISPEL
Clues Answers
From now on HENCEFORTH
Gloomy or threatening expression SCOWL
Husks of cereal grain BRAN
Looking on the bright side OPTIMISTIC
Port in Canada - capital of Bermuda HAMILTON
Powdered plant stem used as condiment TURMERIC
Remark COMMENT
Require NEED
Short sleep CATNAP
Smell ODOUR
Widespread fear PANIC