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

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 24 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

One who deals in hardware (10)

Plot for fruit trees (7)

Elevate (5)

Foam of breaking waves (4)

Element whose compounds are often used in toothpaste (8)

Packing piece used as seal in metal joint (6)

Straight - guide (6)

Killer of prominent figure (8)

Mark - cliff (4)

Control and steer vehicle (5)

Person engaged in learning (7)

Disagreeable (10)

Bring upon oneself (5)

Egg-shaped (4)

Centre (6)

(Drug) producing torpor (8)

Large building (7)

Maritime force for defence, rescue, prevention of smuggling etc (10)

All those qualified to vote (10)

Hard remains of marine mollusc (8)

Period of business for official body (7)

Afternoon nap (6)

Defraud (5)

Cougar (4)

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