The Guardian Quick puzzle clues 2025 Oct 15

• Become less distinct - in Britpop band? (4) Crossword Clue
• Bloodsucker (5) Crossword Clue
• Dark blue (4) Crossword Clue
• Embellish (8) Crossword Clue
• Emotionally affected (5) Crossword Clue
• Hairy (7) Crossword Clue
• 'Happy' shellfish (4) Crossword Clue
• Hot (milky) drink (5) Crossword Clue
• Innocently idealistic (6-4) Crossword Clue
• Lightly smoked herring (7) Crossword Clue
• Masticate (4) Crossword Clue
• Minor weakness (6) Crossword Clue
• One who may be losing their thread? (8) Crossword Clue
• Path for pedestrians (7) Crossword Clue
• Person of great power (8) Crossword Clue
• Rip - sign of sorrow (4) Crossword Clue
• Scorching spell (8) Crossword Clue
• Small Italian dumplings (7) Crossword Clue
• Squander - in a deep fat fryer? (7,4) Crossword Clue
• Swagger - prop (5) Crossword Clue
• Tactful, friendly approach (5,5) Crossword Clue
• Waldorf salad ingredient (6) Crossword Clue
• White wine (4) Crossword Clue