The Guardian - Quick crossword No 15,496 - Jan 6 2020
| Clues | Answers |
| A levy of one tenth | TITHE |
| Biological group containing one or more species | GENUS |
| Bird of prey | KESTREL |
| Compilation of recordings | ALBUM |
| Cosy secluded retreats | NESTS |
| Cremates __ Scottish poet, d.1796 | BURNS |
| Detail added to a story to make it more interesting | EMBELLISHMENT |
| Electioneer | CANVASS |
| Former chief magistrate of Venice | DOGE |
| Giving way | YIELDING |
| Gullet | THROAT |
| Illegally seize control of | HIJACK |
| In the lead | AHEAD |
| Is insensitive to criticism | HASATHICKSKIN |
| Lost one's footing | STUMBLED |
| Maiden (poetic) | DAMSEL |
| Ornamental bottle for dispensing wine | DECANTER |
| Place obliquely | SKEW |
| Put into service | USED |
| Remain | STAY |
| Secrete milk | LACTATE |
| State of total disorder | SHAMBLES |
| Stiff hair | BRISTLE |
| Underground worker | MINER |
| Vehicle for the last trip? | HEARSE |
| Well-suited position | NICHE |
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