Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (August 12th 2009) clues of The Guardian Quick crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 22 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Bacterium causing sore throats etc (13)

Small social insects (4)

Terrier (from Yorkshire?) (8)

Terrier (from Northumberland?) (10)

Cream cake (6)

Caper (6)

Dog (from Poland or Germany?) (10)

Firework — precious stone (8)

Cover for face etc (4)

Euphemism for taboo words (8-5)

Inclination — political faction (8)

Lease (anag) (5)

One who prepares sportspeople or horses (7)

Measure of gold (5)

Impromptu insertion in piece of music (7)

Trademark name for a hybrid citrus fruit (4)

Time of (maybe special) event (8)

Analgesic drug (7)

Describe in words (7)

Brawl (5)

New — book (5)

German motor manufacturer, 1871-1948 (4)

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