Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (January 18th 2010) clues of The Guardian Cryptic 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.

Start to shake with mirth that's killing (9)
Novel companion for Nelson (4)
Raised voice in row on river (8)
Songs of Praise? (6)
Chicken quarters? (3,3)
Brief biographies of professional record holders (8)
Start firing to make things lively (4,2)
Academic bosses must admit financial liability (8)
Sci-fi shows celebrity to take long, hard journey (4,4)
In conclusion, it's the ultimate gin cocktail (6)
Strong, pure flow in circulation (8)
Mum, listen for a change! (6)
Test of French in viva voce (6)
One in jam here sadly, a doleful character (8)
Main shareholder? (4)
Games periods (9)
A model may be drawn to it, but not an overweight one (5)
Athlete out of place on the track (4-3)
Obtain promotion to board (3,2)
Store up trouble for travelling performers (7)
Copy special procedure (9)
Professors discharged, ie elevated and retaining worth (7)
Model male, born one of five (9)
Vessel — right one in which to serve stew (9)
Opt for oil production as responsibility of minister (9)
Put up alternative English academic for girl's school (7)
There's pleasure after the game but he spoils it (7)
Raising hat to a girl presents a problem (7)
Football kit angrily torn off (5)
Approaches a listener in different ways (5)