Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 8th 2016) clues of The Guardian Cryptic crossword.

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

Scorer defining route for lexicographer (7)
Catchy thing, 16th incantation? (7)
Joker somewhat caustic, I'm occasionally contrary (5)
Rats dropping in, tenor distraught, one in a state? (9)
Film director requires great intellect to capture scene after evacuation (10)
President is cross (4)
As swine in decay, they can't fly (11)
See 21
Point to the new 19 and use new one of 5 down's (4,4,1,4,2,3,4)
One of 5 down's is Jerusalem, with those people at the front (3,7)
Being prepared, add last of sauce to sardines in a stew (9)
Chance rugby game won't start (5)
See 21
Shame to shackle American bear (7)
Good and bad (6)
Queen, perhaps, wrapping up problem puzzle (6)
Authority in control, he has contract for reneg­otiation (10)
Pin I check under top of roof (5)
Right image adopted by greater Italian scorer (9)
Only off for 12 (4)
Install new parts, strong girder finally put up over it (8)
See 19
Scorer sent in, as doub­led up in torment (5-5)
Most insignificant lang­uages ultimately easiest to pick up (9)
Pitch business with regret after turning up to see Brussels official (8)
Group meeting bending over to welcome Lutheran leader (8)
One of 5 down's ideas, a Roman pic for comp­osition (6,8)
Agreement is working under alliance of nations (6)
Films to avoid, including Terminator for a start (5)
Foul conclusion in contest, ugly (4)