Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 21st 2018) clues of Irish News Cryptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 24 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Skilful backing in efficient federal government

Phil Shaw changed his name at a stroke

Implement that fixes spring to end runner

The place, we hear, is an eyesore

One has little connection in being a politician

Trip round USA sir? Or some other place?

Cover for mental condition

Tool problem: it has to be reassembled

Eye make-up used by those at sea?

Can't be a person of distinction

Ed was key negotiator during certain periods

Measure used at police headquarters?

Refuse to go away in this vehicle!

Frail, unsteady but has talent

As a result of this present, get by

Arrange pets to guard a person of degree

Increase possibility of having argument right away

Detest seeing the start of theatrical play

Run undesired, perhaps, when not enough cover is provided

Judged to have put off rise before going in

Scenic tour to see Eastern technology

Went in last of thirty and made a score

Crossing into Belize, brandishing a passport

The base is sound, but has a defect

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