The Guardian - Quick crossword No 11,397 - Nov 15 2006

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Area set aside to protect flora and fauna NATURERESERVE
Confined in range by tied rope TETHERED
Frightened AFRAID
Grill - American football field GRIDIRON
In existing state ASIS
Ingredient in curry powder TURMERIC
Item(s) in auction LOT
Link - unsex (anag) NEXUS
Of the ocean DEEPSEA
Ornamental clasp BROOCH
Personal servant VALET
Prepare for action CLEARTHEDECKS
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Quirky IDIOSYNCRATIC
Rupture HERNIA
Scanty POOR
Shade of blue - gemstone TURQUOISE
Spell - boxing match BOUT
Strain - duty TAX
Suffering from an eating disorder BULIMIC
Trade by exchanging commodities BARTER
Unable to be found LOST
Useless encumbrance - Calamity Jane's stage DEADWOOD
Venetian merchant, who travelled to China MARCOPOLO
Window shade with movable slats VENETIANBLIND