Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (January 5th 2007) 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.

Now that could be a thingummybob! (7)
Novelist sees five hundred join a crowd (7)
The advantage of retired gentlemen (4)
To chant about glory is believing (10)
Claim member is more than half way through a drink (6)
Gloomy letter, only half read, seen as a challenge (8)
Suit and shirt torn in revolution (9)
Grand party-giver showing spirit (5)
Upset, needing second capsule (5)
Attacker in silver-grey nearly getting Ross to retreat (9)
Pains will penetrate rigid trunk (3,5)
Trumpets for five of mother's sisters (6)
Island where angry ruler receives injury (10)
Operations at hospital for limps (4)
King catches the ball (7)
Today's clothing, which may help delivery people (7)
Nobleman says: "Hello! Happy to turn up with a ring" (7)
The meal is half gone? What's the idea? (5)
Roy sets about getting an aphrodisiac (7)
Gather for a cigarette (4-2)
Possesses raised lacework with burns on (9)
Waits for ships carrying goods initially (7)
Aunt Sally falling about with family (8,5)
Unenthusiastic uncle gets involved with tart (9)
Introduce referee, having to stride around (7)
Thought highly of, but always dipping into wine (7)
It takes work, under a month, to find a sea creature (7)
Remain standing up in time for an argument (6)
This official must take us with her (5)