Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 23rd 2012) clues of The Guardian Quick crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 26 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Detonate (3,3)
Assertive declaration (6)
River nymph (5)
Mounted soldiers (7)
See (7)
Defeated contestant (5)
Brass band instrument (9)
Become narrower (5)
Embellished (7)
Planet nearest the sun (7)
City of northwest Italy (with a shroud) (5)
Required (6)
Free of charge (6)
Tendons (6)
Scottish emblem (7)
Very sweet confection (5)
The Four Seasons composer (7)
Somerset cathedral city (5)
Strata (6)
Large flightless bird — Oscar's way (anag) (9)
Scent (7)
Tower on a mosque (7)
Pollen-producing part of a flower (6)
Handsome youth (6)
Prize money (5)
Further from the centre (5)