Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 21st 2006) clues of The Guardian Cryptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 32 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Sparkle in criminal court case (9)

Gone to a meal (5)

Spirit causing one's suspension (5)

Extended picnic? (9)

Elaborate old pulpit covered by insects (10)

Shed tears if, say, onion's about (4)

Show casing I'd supply (7)

Soldier's crack about capturing zilch (7)

Banker having shrewd effect (7)

Not a clear warning! (7)

Where mass is a measure? (4)

Light fabric? (10)

Energy-saving steps involve a real cost (9)

One cover binds a long story (5)

Home counties are more than this (5)

Pass to union workmate (9)

Refuse to banter (5)

Equip mother to play part in complicated arrangement (9)

Burial at sea is in - so American and wholesome (10)

Not a drug that's done any wrong? (7)

Dead once vessel's caught short (7)

Part of organ that's seed bearing (4)

Tales about Nick (5)

Ayckbourn circumvents ban for star of "The Bull" (9)

Merge lions and bats? (10)

Leader I'd put in here (9)

Likely to have concert with one chorus (9)

Bouncy castle one finds resilient (7)

Union's wild about newsman (7)

Start to cure long hide (5)

Draw at sea gives king advantage (5)

Run fast if given time (4)

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