The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 15th January 2009

There are 16 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 15th January 2009. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Opponents at bridge almost overcome in what follows
AAcross 4:	Source of light that's used for opening in theatre
AAcross 9:	Railway system, however, running west to east
AAcross 10:	Means to resolve impasse in court for divorce?
AAcross 11:	Trap heartless public official
AAcross 12:	Unconventional thrill as result of foul play
AAcross 13:	Chaps looking after beasts in detestable menagerie
AAcross 15:	Hunted animals for sport
AAcross 16:	Support for revolutionary part of craft
AAcross 17:	2 and 22, 9 and 26, 10 and 15, 11 and 12, 16 across and 25, or 21	SETPIECES
AAcross 21:	Basic principles that forecaster studies
AAcross 22:	Mulled wine I served in bookstore
AAcross 24:	Second English port was running smoothly	TICKEDOVER
AAcross 25:	Single-storey residence? Absolutely
AAcross 26:	Show picture of riddle
AAcross 27:	Minty plant unknown in shops, oddly
DDown 1:	Prevent from scoring, thus?
DDown 1:	Prevent from scoring, thus?
DDown 2:	One triumphing over knave when trick is played?
DDown 3:	Inspiration for musician of ill repute adding extra note
DDown 5:	A desire for wealth that's said to clinch a deal
DDown 6:	Where master performs part of "White Cliffs of Dover"
DDown 7:	Cloying stuff in new production of "Electra"
DDown 8:	For legitimate kind of violence, retaining no barrister?	SELFDEFENSIVE
DDown 14:	Man serving his betters whose work is bound to sell?
DDown 16:	Reform split up high positions in church
DDown 18:	Bury pet when destroyed - hard time for youngster?
DDown 19:	English beef served up, followed by fish and piece of fruit
DDown 20:	Nervous - like volcanologist here?	ONEDGE
DDown 23:	Resting places used by Francis of Assisi