The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,097 - Feb 16 2009

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Abnormally plentiful SUPERABUNDANT
Addition to verdict RIDER
Central Asian region TURKESTAN
Come into one's hands illegally FALLOFFALORRY
Controversial speech or writing POLEMIC
Dagger STILETTO
Declaim aloud RECITE
Droop SAG
Gain PROFIT
Group of eight OCTET
Husks of corn BRAN
Impure UNCHASTE
Indefinitely large number UMPTEEN
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Negative (archaic) NAY
Not in or from the south NORTHERN
On the other side (of) BEYOND
Peevish PETULANT
Place where pictures are exhibited GALLERY
Precious stone OPAL
Refrain FORBEAR
Renown FAME
Secure from burning FIREPROOF
South American range ANDES
Sum TOTAL
Swallow up ENGULF
Tall marsh grass REED