Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (February 14th 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.

Machinist works to rule at first (8)
Officer assisting general in plan that's crazy (6)
Christmas present drawer (8)
Pub arranged to have meals in every bar (6)
A capital ring from one's lover (5)
Dunce making little progress with teacher (9)
Hotel employee has a party - and it's free! (12)
Chap finds his cooked meal may be a takeaway (4,3,5)
A number lead the union in time-wasting action (9)
A period return for Wembley, say (5)
Steadfast purpose (6)
Big waves, which finally demolish old ships (8)
Last though almost sure to finish first (6)
Animals involved in the chase (8)
A heavenly model (6)
Game in the form of a puzzle (6)
Dead Roman, perhaps, or mythical Greek (9)
Squandering money proves foolish with final settlement (12)
Meat jelly made with a non-Eastern spice (5)
Tenacious climber found in a variety of climates (8)
Random attempts by snooker players? (3,5)
Was dirt-cheap? Hardly! (4,3,5)
Model paragon, he cares for deprived children (9)
Stroke of a cricketer, starting on a run? (3,5)
Divorced ladies to be rehabilitated (8)
Unorthodox Easter saint (6)
American put up in Jack's and Paul's place (6)
Victor loses his head in the bull ring (5)