Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (May 24th 2023) 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.

Show agent round when back working (9)
Reward for man once incarcerated in Reading? (5)
Minor ruler and knight sat around fireplace (7)
Minister returning to probe murder and wicked exploitation (7)
Polish cad attending social event (8)
Christian Union chaps grabbing converted cheat, one preparing for baptism (10)
Fighter in hospital holding people (7)
Stuff disappearing — discarded old meat (7)
You'll be sat puzzling, no question! (10)
Examination of vessel after end of voyages (4)
Number looking smart going round bottom part of ship (7)
A person with a seat in vehicle gets one drink (7)
She's not quite what you'd expect! (5)
Asians primarily in East, we fancy! (9)
Awful know-all hogs it — OK, there may be accusation of hypocrisy (4,4,7)
Restraint on beloved, heard to be a beast (8)
See 13
Seize part of royal bride's dress (8)
Monster that is appearing with head on top (6)
What starts temptation in unlucky OT man — an apple (8)
Second best? Protest audibly (6)
Insects possibly mate in spring, say? (7,8)
Sudden chilly weather brings diseases — sleep! (4,4)
Girl in charge of gripping performance of many stars (8)
Diplomat worries about government's latest measures (8)
Go wrong penetrating a blue island (6)
Educational paper full of clear beliefs (6)
Chap eating duck and beef (4)