The Guardian - Quick crossword No 9,988 - May 9 2002

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Clues Answers
Aberration - error in compass due to local magnetism DEVIATION
Arachnid - snooker rest SPIDER
Climbs - balances SCALES
Dwell - settle RESIDE
Leader of prayer in mosque IMAM
Maritime NAUTICAL
Office - location POSITION
One still alive SURVIVOR
Press - club IRON
Reduce DERATE
Clues Answers
Secretly listen to conversation EAVESDROP
Show - where traffic goes round CIRCUS
Slender hope (odd though that sounds) FATCHANCE
Spot - where films may be shot LOCATION
State - provision CONDITION
Strip - expose DENUDE
Tail of rabbit or deer SCUT
They are in the market (for theatre seats?) STALLS
Worst - best BEAT
Zodiac sign - tumour CANCER