Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 4th 2001) 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.

Settlement of conflict is in hand (8)

MP died during summing up (6)

Money put in bank not long ago (8)

Dramatist rewrites a scene (6)

Stop to mention an island (8)

Capriciously spoilt Shakespearean role (6)

Battered hake dropped into girl's top? That's novel! (5,5)

An American woman's promise is a dangerous thing (10)

Get high before big exams (6)

Corruption riddled Victorian project (8)

Autocrat created a scare (6)

It's essential for weakling to keep a small coin (8)

Oriental plant festival (6)

Supporter for a girl in depression (8)

Honest conduct (6)

In appearance the Italian is slick (6)

A footballer stores new canopy (6)

Festival permits touring stately home (3,7)

Rowing team without a word of consent makes sense (8)

Fastening holds up trunk of tree (8)

Dressed-up street traders have nobleman tucking into tarts (8)

Decent reason for public entertainment (10)

Col. Bates demolished barrier (8)

Manager protects a number showing emaciation (8)

Recommend against commander breaking a tryst (8)

Holy man gets widespread support for violent struggle (6)

In Scottish island measure gas (6)

Decay found in grain? Get away! (4,2)

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