Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (August 18th 2009) clues of The Guardian Cryptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 27 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Plans for rejection of unsolicited mail (4)
Goodbye to a vehicle maker (4)
Fleet losing right to put tax on a bird (8)
Counterproductive character loses head on difficult ascent (5)
Old iron — a material that's dead (8)
Mate takes over as leader drops out of motor event (4)
Walton less likely to make a prison? (5,5)
Paravane in majestic surroundings, like premium bonds (5,7)
Get back, for example, in wet weather (6)
Conspiracy to censor second eleven (4,6)
English measurement about work on meat slice (8)
Mistresses take action to hold back desire (8)
Daft sheep, a rising bloomer (9)
Take on as total energy (6)
A spirit of growth in the wild (4)
Care plan impaired by jargon (8)
Accessory for a card table? (9)
Heard about twisted antler (6)
French gratitude to a Saxon kingdom (6)
Rural landlords featured in scripture (8,7)
Base woman begins tortuous climb (5)
Variable resistance that rose with regulation (8)
Difficult way for a poet to make a living (8)
Medal given by heartless king in return for a drink (6)
Surpass, despite not being in form (8)
Ernest cannot change trains here (6,6)
Composer mentioned by name (6)