The Guardian Quiptic Crossword Puzzle - 2023-01-09

ClueAnswer
Continue behaviour that started comedy film series Crossword ClueCARRYON
Rewrite an overdue essay Crossword ClueENDEAVOUR
Plant at the heart of pagans' peerless medicine Crossword ClueGARLIC
Leader castigated for holding back something so revered Crossword ClueSACRED
Back smart type of fellow to embrace independent woman Crossword ClueCELIA
Run off in compliance with the rules Crossword ClueLEGIT
Doctors hate to interrupt men the worse for wear? Crossword ClueMOTHEATEN
Figure of speech child found in stories — that's an understatement Crossword ClueLITOTES
Offensive type, comfortable with more extended line out Crossword ClueWARMONGER
Sanctions mouthpiece for leak Crossword ClueLETSLIP
Felt sorry corralling horse that's difficult Crossword ClueRUGGED
Capture piece — it will secure things more quickly! Crossword ClueNAILGUN
Rehearsal for smuggling booze? Crossword ClueDRYRUN
Evil caste circulating a stoical philosophy Crossword ClueCESTLAVIE
NB: it's just been delivered Crossword ClueNEWBORN
Polish hero crossed by rebellious old Roman Crossword ClueRUBICON
Produce cover — it's certainly revealing Crossword ClueCROPTOP
Americans admit to making mistake when swapping female for male Crossword ClueFESSUP
Game return of international staff Crossword CluePACMAN
Courageous chap accommodating outsiders from Texas Crossword ClueGUTSY
Odd ones in law court go back to complain Crossword ClueGROWL
Arrive at hotel inside poor neighbourhood Crossword ClueGHETTO
Exercise US prosecutor books? He'll still find fault with it Crossword CluePEDANT
Firm hides soldier in shed Crossword ClueRIGID
Stuff leading tradesmen use removing paint stains Crossword ClueTURPS
Silly to grieve over time? Here's advice about moving on Crossword ClueGETOVERIT
Show second-rate players taking on course Crossword ClueBROADCAST
Dealing so unexpectedly to get close Crossword ClueALONGSIDE
Grit sac evolved — it's involved in digestion Crossword ClueGASTRIC
A girl they shifted some distance away Crossword ClueLIGHTYEAR
Short piece from Pinter series Crossword ClueTERSE
Brick producer limits time to fire Crossword ClueLETGO