Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (August 23rd 2016) clues of The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 28 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.
Clips from trial of humble man on board (14) |
Flourishes when crossing border (7) |
Devising a new word for brass or tin (7) |
Most current peters out in river (9) |
Strange winkless twinkling (5) |
Drink alone, with intent to annoy (9) |
A formal item worn in greeting pilgrim (5) |
Retired men need purpose to get up (5) |
Victor gets it after tussle; comic hopes he hasn't had his (4,5) |
Old-fashioned skilled mechanic who might suit you? (9) |
Scorer's missed header? I could be taking you for a ride (3,2) |
I must stop cup-holder showing less respect (7) |
Formally covered races during broadcast (7) |
How future date might be announced? Never! (6,2,3,3) |
See through Saul's arrangement — it's a shambles (14) |
Recalled a quote about old times in curious collection (7) |
Cut up rubbish fabric for 20 (9) |
Means of following online drug trail (7) |
Longing to trap learner with setter's mystic art (7) |
Ireland's first parliament set up historic work (5) |
Enterprising cashier oddly lacking in motivation (2-5) |
Isolated, like TT socialist on trip? (4,4,3,3) |
Loose knot's only 50% of the problem (4,5) |
Relative's left behind a book of fiction (7) |
Accurate misprint (7) |
Chap turns up with certain clothing — it's passed down in the family (7) |
Was judge imprudent, rashly ignoring last couple? (7) |
Witless couturier briefly invested in new technology (5) |