The Guardian - Quiptic crossword No 842 - Jan 4 2016 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
Batsman's shots win bets pooled by gambling syndicate	SWEEPSTAKE
Be mean, withholding a drink	BEVERAGE
Bundle of branches and leaves eaten for starters	BALE
Chap on the rebound taking girl to part of France renowned for beaches	NORMANDY
Check temperature in essential component of sports car	CORVETTE
Damaged jar contains Italy's foremost old wine	RIOJA
Eleven towns hosting equestrian competition	EVENT
Female welcoming bridge partners' charm	BEWITCH
Fine down is the best	FLOWER
Gaoler is molested in harem	SERAGLIO
German man tucking into peel of crunchy fruit	CHERRY
Get intimate with kinky ref in bed covers	BEFRIEND
Give advance notice of hostilities against Norway	WARN
Go a couple of hours before midnight to meet date	ATTEND

Clues	Answers
In foreign parts during pullover season?	OVERSEAS
Insect given last bit of nectar to drink	BEER
Marshy land providing habitat for rare plant	FERN
Naughty Paul getting into bed with Enigmatist's first mate	COPULATE
One serving setter's left out lemon to cook with another fruit	WATERMELON
Organised seminar to present archaeologist's findings	REMAINS
Prince showing journalist over in-patient area	EDWARD
Progress made by one stealing fourth-rate vehicle	ADVANCE
Rest with family member accepting a kiss	RELAXATION
Run over by extremely reliable vehicle!	REHEARSE
Running mate overtaking European diplomat	PEACEMAKER
Runs into medicine, which is helping	PORTION
Snack for a nun finally squeezing into batman costume	CANAPE
Sound of cover by musical artiste	RAPPER