The Guardian Cryptic February 8th 2023 Crossword Clues • Crossword Tracker

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Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 33 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Detention is like the topping on a dessert, you might say! (7)
Mouldy stuff, when applied to reduced image (5)
Pop singer's after whip for a player (7)
It comes with strings: in short, that is no matter, maybe (10)
Beryl from south-east, gaining weight? (5)
Clip of second try (5)
Plant damaged — blame me on replacing 'earth' with 'live' (5,4)
Write down: 'Desist from wrapping snooker rod round mate's head' (8)
Almost grand, wearing community robe (9)
Alpha male's last UV treatment is chaos (8)
In short, possible Banksy work is set up (5)
Wipe bum (6)
Trumpeter's one was back to front and short (4)
You'll have got ready to settle thus (3,2,4)
Cry over old Welsh chicken (6)
Make good operational cuts, as bent police officer might (6,2)
Unable to meet the challenge in bed, turn over one time (3,2,2,2)
Grains needing sun also (4)
Nick accepts barber's final cut (4)
Blinking fast Italian's short despatch (5)
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Supporter of triumphant Wimbledon winner removing top? (8)
Entering a quiet sea, one's sheepish (7)
Corporation backed energy that makes no noise (4)
Aphrodisiac found in bed? (6)
Accounts ultimately for energy drinks (7)
After ten rounds men part, resorting to an underhand tactic (10)
English artist who can decorate cakes (5)
A twice-married woman's outside clobber (6)
Deer's on loose — evidence of cold? (3,4)
Hose with tear needing repair? (5)
Rabbit caught by deerstalker? (4)
Under a misapprehension, take two days off and escape (5)

February 8th 2023 The Guardian Cryptic crossword answers