The Guardian Quiptic Crossword Puzzle - 2023-07-17ClueAnswerWithdraw from dire pub job in the end Crossword ClueEBBHeavies regularly protecting first lady Crossword ClueEVEComforting words available repeatedly in that place Crossword ClueTHERECountry centrally engaged in crusade Crossword ClueAMERICASuddenly criticised for being aroused Crossword ClueTURNEDONFear is no longer maintaining resistance Crossword ClueDREADOld city that's almost perfect Crossword ClueTHEBESSecret ice store is in pieces Crossword ClueESOTERICIn central Iraq once, Fahad established a large farm Crossword ClueRANCHCover on centre intended to protect pupil Crossword ClueEYELIDShort digital sketch? Crossword ClueTHUMBNAILEasy task, they say, to find such cheeses Crossword ClueBREEZENorth African city proving more spicy? Crossword ClueTANGIERTutor hurt during school session cut short Crossword ClueTEACHERAttendant losing time working as messenger Crossword ClueCOURIERLeave priest cavorting outside in selfish activities Crossword ClueEGOTRIPSWork with someone managing to secure zero energy charge Crossword ClueCOOPERATEIt's not unusual to hold a position Crossword ClueSTATIONOld English queen full of fever? Not so certain Crossword ClueVAGUEREarly Christian duo wrote many songs Crossword CluePAULSIMONSeriously criticise complaint about food rejected by vegetarians ... Crossword ClueROASTBEEFTrespasser goes climbing, carrying this unpleasant specimen Crossword ClueOGRESSAct in accordance with class Crossword CluePERFORMGuardiola attending lecture that's intentionally encouraging Crossword CluePEPTALKEngineer boycotted site — it must be settled by criminal Crossword ClueDEBTTOSOCIETYArranged for aggressive young man to accept help Crossword ClueLAIDOUTStretch on grass — it's a faster way to work Crossword ClueRATRUN... which gets pulled after chicken dinner Crossword ClueWISHBONEComposer about to enter live performance Crossword ClueGREIGIt might enhance domestic harmony, if iron is hung differently? Crossword ClueFENGSHUILandlord with lots on deposit Crossword ClueMINEHOST