The Guardian - Speedy - Sep 1 2018 Crossword Puzzle Answers

The Guardian - Speedy crossword No 1,196 - Sep 1 2018

Clues	Answers
Alternative to stockings	TIGHTS
Beleaguered	HARASSED
Board for seances	OUIJA
Cicumvent	EVADE
Dash, panache	ELAN
Desirable	OPTATIVE
Distinctive atmosphere	AURA
Following	ENSUING
Idler	LAYABOUT
King Arthur's sword	EXCALIBUR
Living on the edge politically	BRINKMANSHIP
Luxuriant	LUSH
Map-maker	CARTOGRAPHER
Motto	MANTRA
Satirical piece	SKIT
Shrew, scold	TERMAGANT
Split	CLEAVE
Straw hat	PANAMA
Tire out	EXHAUST
Trusty lieutenant	RIGHTHANDMAN
Unfair, illegal	BELOWTHEBELT
Without teeth	EDENTATE