Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (December 9th 2017) clues of The Guardian Quick crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 22 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

Jaunty musical rhythm (4)
Sullen (4)
Artillery soldier (6)
Flinch in horror (6)
Patient and easily imposed upon (4)
Composer of Finlandia, d. 1957 (8)
Zilch (7)
European country (5)
Suffered from great heat (9)
Perceived (8)
Freedom from danger (6)
Upper covering (4)
At ease in many different cultures (12)
Berate — cook (5)
Causing loss of hope (12)
Plans for a future event (12)
Where to buy plants (6,6)
Totally bereft of life (8)
Suffering shame (9)
Floating wreckage (7)
Make of sewing machine (6)
Renounce (a throne) (8)