Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 12th 2011) 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.

Powerful current economist leading nation (8)
Supported ringleader surrounded by leading characters (6)
Weapon used in event held by life peers (4)
Calm disposition never disturbed around beauty spot (4,6)
Express amusement about one form of comparison (6)
Where eventers keep their gear and food secure after returning (4,4)
In the event of the utmost calamity a couple are reportedly stumped (2,5)
Contributing to innings — even, typically, a score above 50 (7)
Like a kind of floral cluster, one with mass inside flower (8)
No longer sleeping and exhausted, as a result (6)
Person taking part in talks written off as nuts on record (10)
Short American event in Florida show (4)
Kind of cable used in piece of knitwear (6)
Memorable description of this puzzle? (8)
Being awfully prim isn't a character fault (8)
Unhappy participant in events at university (4)
Confine, in a way, holding me in kind of cell (6)
Part of this event happens after six (7)
Unnamed constable arranged barrier for running event (8)
Team from London importing the French kind of firearm (10)
Event that's revolutionised old part of Italy (6)
How personal success in events may be shown as high (2,4,4)
Backers for event putting poles in middle of tracks (8)
Enters for equestrian event, perhaps, in shows repeatedly (5,3)
University shown up in left-wing broadcast (7)
Problem within area after rising, result of contentious events? (6)
Having no strings attached, not even in competitive event? (6)
Romantic event, such as 14 February (4)