The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,239 - Jul 31 2009

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Clues Answers
Chesterton character FATHERBROWN
Chum in recreation PLAYMATE
Earliest annual date NEWYEAR
Fail an exam (in the US) FLUNK
From time to time NOWANDAGAIN
Gin MOTHERSRUIN
Go back REVERSE
Headlong rush STAMPEDE
Nag HENPECK
Oil well framework DERRICK
Clues Answers
Protruding stomach POTBELLY
Put away STOW
Receptacle for (English?) flowers ROSEBOWL
Rigid bar pivoted about a fulcrum LEVER
Secret compartment (in a briefcase?) FALSEBOTTOM
Sob without restraint BLUB
Steal — wheedle BLAG
Too fat OBESE
Took off FLEW
White/colourless mineral used as a gemstone TOPAZ