Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 30th 2013) clues of The Guardian Cryptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 29 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Started, for instance, during Prohibition (5)
Collects cheats (5,2)
Injury puts years on mother (6)
Coming over a river, which may be exciting (9)
A Sheridan character, we hear, is coming (7)
Use suntan lotion? It can also help in the rain (7)
Bound to be against punishment (7)
Upset, stand it no more — protest! (13)
All by oneself, helpless? (7)
Don't forget to get together again (9)
A group of inspirational females entertains (6)
Arranged Cup Final doesn't start — distressing (7)
Formidable opponent of note in a row (5)
Still quite upset (5)
Spots, we hear, before the eyes? (5)
Wrong, or sure one is wrong (9)
Certificate goes to leading tactful envoy (8)
All the difference between life and death? (6)
Dessert wine may give one a further jolt (10)
They're very high in theatrical circles (4)
Government by the best? Have a wry smile about it (7)
I'd turn awkward on a point and butt in (7)
Go ahead — make a loan (7)
Key equipment in a sailing vessel (4)
Order one still refuses to obey (4,6)
They happen to upset Steven (6)
Fabric on instrument to perish (8)
Scotsman takes girl to see play (7)
Warn head to display vigilance (9)