Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 21st 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.

Something that fails to have the expected impact (4,5)

Ancient king of Persia (5)

Clear enough to read (7)

German white wine (8)

Anti-aircraft fire (4)

Attempts — written compositions (6)

Involving the latest electronic gadgetry (2-4)

Give (or take) nourishment (4)

South American capital (8)

Composer ("the red priest") (7)

Soviet labour camps (5)

Impervious to various sources of damage (9)

Shows off (8)

Molly or Bugsy? (6)

Pointer — indicate agreement in writing (4)

Impossible to credit (12)

Significant discovery — ending of impasse (12)

Infectious disease (7,5)

English folk song (12)

Hermetically sealed (8)

Spittle (6)

Money given to the poor (4)

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