Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (April 21st 2008) clues of The Guardian Cryptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 27 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Digs out stories that make the headlines (6)

Top scorer's off drive (5)

Social worker takes one to be an opponent (4)

He won't go out with his mates (8)

Troubles with top dentures? (6)

Got back to front (8,3,4)

A relation in retirement (7,5)

Stepping stones to reason and method (8)

Criminal picked up in response to telephone call (8)

Mid-off on field in repulsive jumper (4)

Sombre at first and dark, but not in shadow (6)

Not flush, but accepted by the social clique (5)

Clever head raises enthusiasm (8)

Charms the French in love affairs (8)

Preliminary race neither quick nor decisive (4,4)

I represent change - it's what's wanted in industry (10)

Twice as fair (2-2)

Fitted top removed from piece of furniture (4)

Ladies and gentlemen serving the public (12)

It's appropriate to support unhappy sort of worker (4-6)

Loafer vandalised plants (6)

Bound to go on the wagon (9)

Feelings shown by people put into some distress (8)

Former pupil's term in complex (9)

When parted, is upset, went for long walk (8)

Fuss about the French in Spanish city (6)

Good opening with scope for clever move (6)

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