Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (May 20th 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.

( ) (5,8)

Thing (4)

Simple toys for young children (3,5)

Welfare activity intended to help the socially deprived (6,4)

Money chest (6)

Burrowing rodent (6)

A petty criminal (10)

A major criminal (8)

Too (4)

Riposte to an offensive (7-6)

Conformist (8)

Rain clouds — halos (5)

A criminal on one's premises (7)

Violent behaviour (5)

Door feature (7)

Speak (4)

Conifers (anag) (8)

Adorn (with garlands?) (7)

Military force of trained civilians (7)

Fruit also used to make oil (5)

Huge nosh-up (5)

Vivacity — spirit (4)

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