Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (September 23rd 2002) 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.

Pair up to hearten a merry old soul (6)

A bad mark for the errant magistrate lacking rebuke (6)

Not in favour of social worker taking one (4)

What made the chicken opt for a secure road crossing (10)

Concentrate on providing a complete range (6)

Windy winds (8)

Smooth foil used for decoration (4,5)

It may be played on the lawn in summer (4)

Ground rent deposit? (4)

A nut roast cooked for a high flyer (9)

Start overture (8)

Time to publish paper (6)

Irate novel makes startling disclosure (10)

Very interested in the paper, say (4)

Scoff at journalist's return journey (6)

He has no choice, poor chap (6)

Horseman may give ace turn (7)

Can turn into American fighting formations (5)

A match for the devil (7)

Pick up contract (4,2)

Community with spirit, though lacking humanity (5,4)

Trainee in crash course (7)

Drilling site? (8,5)

Always be brave and don't worry (5,4)

Watch what one says (3-4)

Royal train, perhaps? (7)

He wrongly assumes moneylender carries cash (7)

Article in paper is a hoax (6)

Sucker in starting price swindle (5)

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