Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (January 1st 2009) 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.

Shockingly ill-treat smug scientist (12)
Reduce permitted food (6)
Part in erotic play for skilled operator (12)
Overwhelm one's sister with fruit (8)
Some French villain has answer for Shakespearean victim (9)
Is accountant in Florida relating to public revenue? (6)
Foreign coins keeping church in paint (5)
School member admits dirty look and gesture (8)
Foolish playboy occupied by relationship (6)
Shortage to traumatise urban district (8)
Called into old emporium initially for fruit (6)
Sweet on porcelain (6)
Much-liked delicacy is perfect (6)
Call to mind touching prayer (9)
Backer strangely revealed (5)
Fish lake in underwear (8)
Met one's clique for enjoyment (12)
Saviour sees Martina as "troubled" (9)
Spoil King Edward's verse (5)
Worker cut common weed (8)
Girlfriend holds message upside down? Blast! (8)
Changed email address for enhancement (12)
Motor specialist is a halfhearted landscapist (5)
Instrument does upset stomach, say (4,5)
Honour soldiers having come round on any occasion (6)
Poem about Ms Moore that's widespread (8)
Service on electronic network for composer (8)
Phrase misused in Asian language (6)