The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,052 - Dec 23 2008

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Clues Answers
Appendage aiding flight WING
Arousing sexual desire EROTIC
Eager - lament KEEN
Examine closely - runs cities (anag) SCRUTINISE
Figure of speech - other map (anag) METAPHOR
In conjunction TOGETHER
Let out - torn RENT
Natural ability APTITUDE
Nuisance PEST
Numerical calculations ARITHMETIC
Proof against leaking WATERTIGHT
Prove to be true VERIFY
Clues Answers
Relating to armed forces MILITARY
Rounded protuberance HUMP
Safeguard in electrical circuit FUSE
Savoury tart with egg-based filling QUICHE
Set in place POSITION
Skilful ABLE
Spell of very warm weather HEATWAVE
Spicy condiment PEPPER
Successor to position or estate HEIR
Supporting facts EVIDENCE
Unlimited scope for action FREEREIN
Well-skilled PROFICIENT