Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 22nd 2008) clues of The Guardian Quiptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 28 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Failure when spitting feathers? (8)

Half quarter quarter = 7 (6)

Close call, but nothing lost (4)

Disposable holder of spread (5,5)

Results of Russia/EU trade arrangement (6)

Greet with hooters (3,5)

2 is said to be a concern (7)

Setter cheering when head comes last (7)

One colour only - second one not included (8)

First person to hire suit (6)

Pudding and wine produce tremor (10)

Bar escape (4)

Logged off one, of course? (3-3)

Spring grass covers bump (8)

Cut hair with tool (a rake) (8)

A bird for granny, say (4)

Novelist parking in college grounds (6)

Clever woman held to be lovely (8)

After dreadful meal I declaim "Improve!" (10)

Fly TVs into the outskirts (6)

Little person embraces those shunned by others (6)

Used sloppy mixture, it is alleged (10)

Flasher seen in Piccadilly? (4,4)

Rude bust lacks 5 (8)

Rejects move to escape confinement (6)

Walking with stress here, perhaps (2,4)

Smaller fine received by supporter (6)

Cry over onion? (4)

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