Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 22nd 2009) clues of The Guardian Quick crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 26 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Turn into a chrysalis (6)

Astonished (6)

Cross — character in "The Wind in the Willows" (5)

Shade of purple (7)

plc (7,7)

Centre (5)

Type of converter (9)

Jewish minister (5)

The least possible (7)

Shade of red (7)

Move slowly (5)

Hot and perspiring (6)

… but later on? (3,3)

Promise of not escaping etc (6)

Washington's river (7)

Have a taste! (3,2)

Passport photograph? (3,4)

Ruritanian town with prison (5)

Scarcity (6)

Retailer (9)

Wear associated with pearls? (7)

See 10

Bulbous plant with brilliant coloured flowers (6)

Talisman (6)

Shade of brown (5)

Tortilla chip (5)

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