Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 12th 2020) clues of The Guardian Quiptic 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.

Put one's foot down when presented with energy charge (8)
Made up for being poorly prepared (6)
Goodbye said to old rogue on Tube returning (6-3)
Girl, I gathered, finds something creepy in the forest (5)
Bias against programme in black and white, for instance (6,6)
Run-in with leading girl band (4)
Hardy heroine receives letters from all ten, without a single gift! (10)
Insect damage is found on backstreet, reveal researchers (10)
Irritation of one in short sleepover (4)
Frowning, one of Fab Four heard brother was in debt (6-6)
New unopened volumes found in hiding places (5)
On the way out, concluded careful inspection (5-4)
Pacific islands import south Indian food (6)
Taken aback from the outset, having been in charge (8)
Place is upside-down by half-term (4)
All eager for a try before start of game (4)
Ghastly look of some municipal lorries (6)
No one should meddle with this internationally sensitive case (10,3)
Delight when life model goes to town (8)
Son confused as mice ate feline (7,3)
Reaching across tabletop, partygoers spilt gin (10)
One demands the best — often priciest — variety (13)
Christian symbol remains a reminder of mortality (10)
It keeps one going when all at sea (6,4)
Scrutiny of very particular year sister joined (8)
Clerical assistant gets right up to the margin (6)
Shape of both clutch and headlight (4)
Hard work is pointless — but it's where setters begin (4)