Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 6th 2014) 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.

Victim unconcerned when they take man away (8)
Work hard in attempt to get prize (6)
Head boy ducks out of extra responsibility (4)
Intricate fast dance holds one spellbound (10)
Her cry moves the stony-hearted (6)
Protected me with ardour when agitated (8)
Colt spoilt with mistreatment (6)
Far from simple to speak without direction (6)
Get intimate with old doctor in narrow boat (8)
They head off with 24 hours to reach the peak (6)
Wave on the way to get heavy equipment (4,6)
Echoes note to singer (4)
Man meets another returning home for dog (6)
Eats vegetables — sounds like they are past their best (3-5)
It lends optimism mainly to exploited people (8)
Comes together without last-minute trouble (4)
It's not hard to get down at start of year (6)
Garden tool's more streamlined (8)
Speaker's choice unsettling Lucy with a "bravo" (10)
Some lychee served as final course (6)
By unknown means, upset docile character (3-3)
Wrongly pretend son is the one with the answers (10)
It's not American to be quaintly attractive (3-5)
Performing with former partner is difficult (8)
Condition of student found in open countryside (6)
Go ape out East for a climax (6)
Pester son and girl to go back (6)
Encourage to be offbeat (4)