The Guardian Speedy puzzle clues 2021 May 16

• Affectedly playful Crossword Clue
• Before the Flood Crossword Clue
• Blood of the gods Crossword Clue
• Bohemian dance Crossword Clue
• Carefree Crossword Clue
• Chinese cabbage Crossword Clue
• Ditch, watercourse Crossword Clue
• Elaborately decorated Crossword Clue
• Film depicting a life story Crossword Clue
• Flourish a weapon Crossword Clue
• Forswore Crossword Clue
• Housebreaker Crossword Clue
• Lose temporarily Crossword Clue
• Practical joke Crossword Clue
• Realistic filming technique Crossword Clue
• Remote location Crossword Clue
• Scribbling pad Crossword Clue
• Songlike, melodic Crossword Clue
• Surprise and confuse Crossword Clue
• Temporary increase in birth rate Crossword Clue
• Tree trunk Crossword Clue
• Unsolicited e-mails Crossword Clue
• Unspecified item Crossword Clue
• Writer Crossword Clue