Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (January 12th 2011) clues of The Guardian Quick crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 20 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Under no circumstances (5)
Japanese capital (5)
Nearer the beginning (7)
Civilising (8)
Jaunt (4)
Use obscene language (slang) (3,3,5)
Semi-precious stone used for cameos (4)
Bravery (7)
Lamps (anag) (5)
Finance (8)
Control the proceedings (4,3,4)
Scatterbrained (5-6)
Recognise (8)
Soft part of a facial organ (7)
Wind (up) — oddball (5)
Surprise attack (4)
Most prominent position (6,5)
Bend — electric cable (4)
Maintained in good condition (4,4)
Initially (2,5)