Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (July 21st 2000) 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.

Climber accepts a period without a sweetheart (9)

Smoker in lead is sound (5)

Confound laid-back star working to capture record (7)

Polish plate and check for sign of approval (7)

It could have an accidental consequence (4)

Famous craft worker in the old country (5,5)

Criticise a guerrilla for dashing style (7)

Hanging a writer to make an impression (7)

Solution to shyness frees communications in the main (10)

Animal detailed in portico (4)

Wild animal's desire (7)

Linesman half-heartedly spread pigment (7)

Bridge player left the game (5)

A prankster's sick initially, being nervous (3,2,4)

Plant devastated vigneron's empire (7,8)

Support heavyweight sea creatures (8)

One does not start a fire (5)

Petroleum producer offers inducements well (3,5)

Leading serviceman in store had complete authority (6)

Flavouring and cooking man's tripe (9)

Split up left-wing union (6)

Remove a rope in Gorky, say (8,7)

Damage network with the removal of church composer (9)

Reformed pleb keeps papers of introduction (8)

Scholar entertains Pole or other European (8)

In the West Country without having to hitch (6)

A trail blazed in the sky (6)

In Northumberland it's said to be cheerful (5)

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