Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 4th 1999) clues of The Guardian Cryptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 29 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Artist's backpay (6)

One member to take part in strike (6)

A long way off getting a return of service (4)

Workman who naturally works his way up (10)

Military show leaves a permanent impression on one (6)

Struggles to maintain faith in the past (8)

Cause to appear in bodily form when in a trance, perhaps (9)

Stake for backing hotly-tipped runner (4)

Trial run in the theatre (4)

Pipes may be severely tested (2,3,4)

Disciple has to stick by holy writ (8)

Left one extremely out of sorts (6)

Exclude underworld leader with pass (10)

Piece of news I encountered on return (4)

An old record-player (6)

Firm plan (6)

Chorus of "don'ts"? (7)

Not the best way to beat an opponent (5)

Dry off and smooth with sandpaper (3,4)

Compensate with cosmetics? (4,2)

Gypsum and basalt are different (9)

She turns eastern hearts (7)

State it is lent, hence restitution is required (13)

Ballet posture of Lincoln in square dance (9)

Pope with aspiration to become emperor (7)

Can holy orders be so calm and peaceful? (7)

It makes light work of passing course (7)

Group of soldiers in particular (6)

Speak evil about none (5)

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