Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 14th 2005) 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.

Hit cancelled (6,3)

Vehicle returning to trading place (4)

Issue instructions to have cheese for starter (5)

Exaggerated state of financial embarrassment? (9)

They try out canopies (7)

Awful bother with old instrument (7)

Friend in need finding Diana's room tag (4,9)

Order flow of electricity (6,7)

It's twisted, ie it's on or off (7)

Sailor and girl go together to doctor over rebellious child (7)

Refuse to give up appearing always in dark blue (9)

Cat doesn't start to jump (5)

Language used in another setting (4)

Rudely ran off to the theatre (5,4)

Boast about age as a spoiling tactic (8)

They control the kidneys (5)

It could provide grounds for drinks to be served on the coach (6,8)

Nothing cat-man can do for this marsupial (7)

Dealer in a generous mood? (7)

King managed to agree without having to change the order (9)

He teaches people to revere leader (6)

Thrilling yarn coming to disturb your rest (9,5)

Army command prepare for war (5,4)

MP teased about mad rush (8)

Struggle to make Tories care (7)

Animal taking water in French country house (7)

Main fastening (6)

Notice nothing about girl (5)

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