The Guardian Cryptic August 31st 2016 Crossword Clues • Crossword Tracker

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Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 30 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Diamond, did you say? Prepare to propose! (5)
Old criminal, man spotted then shot, routine having backfired (4,6)
Tool, one used to catch mice? (4,3)
Wise getting pet in, as barking (7)
See 19
Accommodating agreement, rival losing to Guardian tortoise? (9)
Disappointing conclusion in West End show, even in colour (5,5)
Casual greeting, more lofty on the telephone? (4)
A politician catching balls initially is clumsy with both hands (12)
Wonderful Guardian popular — hopeful about it (3-9)
See 4
Something unwanted on one's back, case for a tuxedo? (6,4)
Tireless working to keep one clean (9)
A ship's heading into the drink — here? (2,3)
See 17
Lager-swilling female somewhat regretted alcoholism, on reflection (7)
All out there, Greek doctors? (6)
See 24
Sweet confection's ultimate in licence for vitality? (10)
Pipe takes a period of time to fill cart (5,4)
Ordering rosé? Me, I'm left to translate! (9)
Capital half lost — that's a nuisance (4)
English friend carrying American agency's waste away (8)
References can be seen by everyone wearing the Asian garment (8)
World of entertainment, Mickey Mouse deadly sin inspiring revulsion in the end (10)
Collapse, seeing rascal thus eaten up by wild animal (9)
Hit songs stirring up racism (3,5)
Fairies on yellow dish (4-4,7)
Provocative evening performance somewhere in Hollywood (6,5)
Beginning to erupt, chief of clan producing gas (6)

August 31st 2016 The Guardian Cryptic crossword answers