Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 17th 2011) clues of The Guardian Quiptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 30 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Flower, say, in black container (9)
Extra snake almost died (5)
Be pleased with those who applaud quickly (4,3,8)
Insect that used to be quiet (4)
Initially Evening Standard journalists love coffee (8)
Something one has to have when pro is in a mess? (9)
Wrong end of Dundee cake (5)
Giant bird a non-starter (5)
Garfunkel recording that's seen in gallery? (4,2,3)
I mention sound or vision (8)
Walk with difficulty, having wilted? (4)
New boots lift chap up — they're made for walking! (6,9)
Subject of article by Orlando (5)
Where university education may lead? Not entirely (2,1,6)
Feel miserable when not on deck? (5)
Provides accommodation for kids (5,2)
Grub for which Cockney uses microwave? (4)
Ship's company sounded cocky? (4)
Very different — like those in Cracow and those in Gdansk? (5,5)
Cherished desire possibly revealed to Parisian (10)
One putting clothes on kitchen sideboard (7)
Gorgeous creature taking one's temperature is deceptive (9)
Having an object, I have to follow Ford van (10)
Jack Sprat wouldn't talk (4,3,3)
Photo sent out immediately (2,3,4)
Quaver from end of anthem held by singer (7)
Airman coming from Scandinavia to Russia (7)
Thrash tense European (5)
Firm American lawyer closing bars (4)
Part of church any parishioners should examine at first (4)