Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 20th 2017) clues of The Guardian Quick crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 24 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Brain area (7,4)
Escape quickly from a difficult situation (3,3,3)
Singer-songwriter Sayer, b. 1949 (3)
Regretting (5)
Caressed (7)
Soldier-sailor (6)
End (6)
Eminent (7)
Garment worn round head, neck, or shoulders (5)
Recede (3)
Non-participant spectator (9)
Study of weather (11)
Long-tailed rodent (3)
Nine-sided figure (7)
Loose from moorings (6)
Tablecloth material (5)
Instrument with three strings and a triangular body (9)
Alarmist (11)
Take temporary charge (4,3,4)
Tetchy (9)
Set up (7)
Spring discharging hot water and steam (6)
Holy Writ (5)
Follow closely (3)