Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 22nd 2003) clues of The Guardian Cryptic 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.

No rare bird, best seen around at Christmas (5,9)
One and all included in the celebration, but not completely (9)
Hesitantly stated colour of Santa's hat and was wrong (5)
He grasps a policeman on the way back - it will mean time (5)
It ensures you won't be spotted having Christmas dinner (9)
Watches Rose dancing - horrors! (8)
In this way, there's a sort of thaw - but who cares? (2,4)
A number tucked into a bird in the inn (6)
Find crab near Australian city (8)
Christmas fare from the Argentine (9)
I dine out with a music group (5)
It may be snowy when this bird is born (5)
Went around singing carols, yet complained about a wise man's transport (9)
Charming marriage after this nursery guardian's spell in panto (5,9)
Formal protest about a gift (14)
How prices are displayed by pub laws (3,4)
Hour being struck for close acquaintance (9)
Registered requirements for presents, getting one finally in consequence (8)
Shop's agents or customers at the January Sales? (6)
Emile provides something fragrant - could be myrrh (5)
Eke out the bird (7)
It opens up as Christmas approaches (6,8)
This is an essential part of a player's score (9)
Showed touching affection under the mistletoe? (8)
House includes an ice cream flavour for dessert (7)
Drawer for the Christmas presents? (7)
Panto dame's outsize accoutrement makes her an important person (6)
Accept an invitation and stop being an outsider (5)