The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,149 - Apr 17 2009

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Clues Answers
A great number (of soldiers?) ARMY
A tender time (anag) — fixed DETERMINATE
Able to make up one's mind quickly DECISIVE
Begin a journey STARTOUT
Blotted SMUDGED
Boast BRAG
Built CONSTRUCTED
Compensatory good point SAVINGGRACE
Desire as a rival ENVY
Elaborately polite CEREMONIOUS
Clues Answers
Leave the country EMIGRATE
Loss (if natural, without dismissals) WASTAGE
Misfortunes don't come singly ITNEVER
See 9 RAINS
See 9 BUTIT
See 9 POURS
Small vessel BOAT
Special ability KNACK
Unwavering CONSTANT
Variety of pigeon FANTAIL