Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 17th 2001) 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.

Wit included blue elements, which were lacking proper form (8)
Lure with sinker attached (4,2)
Twelve noon - drops off for a zizz (4)
Clamour for a Tory massacre! (4,6)
Set back pounds in daring venture (6)
Favourite among cats and dogs (8)
They say husky's a good draught animal (6)
In a word, belly ached, having drunk hock, say (6)
Restrict food intake - lean build suits a hectic lifestyle in here (4,4)
Film about motor sport's maverick (6)
Decides on right moves, having pondered (10)
Gem of a centre taken out of game (4)
Answer from little woman showing all-round restraint (6)
Mug had with tart (8)
One erected fitting in church as a memorial (8)
River's gentle flow within earshot (4)
Get at Nick (6)
Somewhat portly member keeping one in luxury (8)
Say, I'll say: "Longs and longs for a female!" (5,5)
Little animal's haunt amid rubbish (6)
Police unit made short work of protest (6)
Extremely troublesome spy about - sort of mole, perhaps? (6,4)
Deputy has good reputation (8)
Soccer player who can't keep his mouth shut? (8)
From inlet, way taken through sound to Med port (6)
Wader's bone held by an animal doctor (6)
Progressive brought new Communist order about (6)
Right about low-scoring home win causing loss of crowd control (4)