Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 21st 2005) 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.

Where they lost from start to finish, the French conduct a salvage operation (7)
Deceptive headgear? (4,3)
Father of the House? (5,2,8)
With flowing robes, excessive diners conceal their appearance (5)
Plot gives point to right-wing policy (5,4)
Performing nicely in joint fixture (9)
Miniature donkey's advantage? (5)
Handed out, as before under control (5)
Face fungus of American general worn back to front (9)
Game played with a table leg (9)
Having arrived at pitch, turned Roger out (5)
Don't spare the horses (4,3,8)
Garment sported by model without attachment (7)
Ship tossed by freak tides leaves off (7)
Having to answer, irresolute person initially dithered (7)
Start crossing at caution, clearly before signal to proceed in London (10,5)
Set to leave drink and start driving (9)
Odds may be, oddly (5)
No dilettante was eager to be stretched (9)
Nameless tyrant can become irritable (5)
Curious dog gets lost (10,5)
Pray for space to handle (7)
Rude about shape of neck showing bust (9)
Ornithological collar? (9)
Confer dignity on 7 suspect (7)
Reported morning lack of hilarity (7)
Infant with hood - that''s the bottom line (5)
Record carrier used by old priest with lots (5)