The Guardian - Quick crossword No 12,644 - Nov 18 2010

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Clues Answers
19th-century French writer — argue it (anag) GAUTIER
20th-century French painter — our till (anag) UTRILLO
Bit — grab SNAFFLE
Breed of dog REDSETTER
Close acquaintance FRIEND
Connecting device for computers MODEM
Deep recession SLUMP
Greek philosopher PLATO
In a sumptuous manner RICHLY
Japanese emperor MIKADO
Kingliness ROYALTY
Language spoken in Spain CATALAN
Leather worker — old sixpence TANNER
Clues Answers
Main artery AORTA
Neonate NEWBORN
Permit — freedom LICENCE
Remove from contact DETACH
Safe from damage OUTOFHARMSWAY
See 12 RATE
Selfish person EGOIST
Set apart ISOLATE
Slaver DROOL
Slogan WATCHWORD
Sympathy FELLOWFEELING
Tear LACE
Virile MANLY