The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 22nd December 2003

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 22nd December 2003. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	No rare bird, best seen around at Christmas
AAcross 9:	One and all included in the celebration, but not completely
AAcross 10:	Hesitantly stated colour of Santa's hat and was wrong
AAcross 11:	He grasps a policeman on the way back - it will mean time
AAcross 12:	It ensures you won't be spotted having Christmas dinner
AAcross 13:	Watches Rose dancing - horrors!
AAcross 14:	In this way, there's a sort of thaw - but who cares?	SOWHAT
AAcross 17:	A number tucked into a bird in the inn
AAcross 19:	Find crab near Australian city
AAcross 22:	Christmas fare from the Argentine
AAcross 24:	I dine out with a music group
AAcross 25:	It may be snowy when this bird is born
AAcross 26:	Went around singing carols, yet complained about a wise man's transport
AAcross 27:	Charming marriage after this nursery guardian's spell in panto
DDown 1:	Formal protest about a gift
DDown 2:	How prices are displayed by pub laws
DDown 3:	Hour being struck for close acquaintance
DDown 4:	Registered requirements for presents, getting one finally in consequence
DDown 5:	Shop's agents or customers at the January Sales?
DDown 6:	Emile provides something fragrant - could be myrrh
DDown 7:	Eke out the bird
DDown 8:	It opens up as Christmas approaches	ADVENTCALENDAR
DDown 15:	This is an essential part of a player's score
DDown 16:	Showed touching affection under the mistletoe?
DDown 18:	House includes an ice cream flavour for dessert
DDown 20:	Drawer for the Christmas presents?	RUDOLPH
DDown 21:	Panto dame's outsize accoutrement makes her an important person
DDown 23:	Accept an invitation and stop being an outsider