The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 13th December 2010

There are 16 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 13th December 2010. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Diversion gives an essential cover for English soldiers
AAcross 6:	The advantage being sharp gives one
AAcross 8:	Having erected the Christmas tree, make things tidy
AAcross 9:	Feeling affection for someone, was somewhat lenient
AAcross 10:	Catch sight of former wife going in, an erotically exciting woman
AAcross 11:	Perhaps Ned does right to get confirmed
AAcross 12:	Batsman who hits five fours?
AAcross 15:	Lets it break to a point that could be lethal
AAcross 16:	Breaking up may be wonderful
AAcross 19:	Egghead organised space flight
AAcross 21:	Loss in fuel is enormous
AAcross 22:	Book to read in bed?
AAcross 24:	It's plain frozen
AAcross 25:	Adventurous girl embraces worker in Spanish port	ALICANTE
AAcross 26:	You might say it when offering a gift or present
AAcross 27:	He used tax form that's expired
DDown 1:	Liberal politician gets in the beer
DDown 2:	Wild pursuer of regal status
DDown 3:	A keyhole operation?
DDown 4:	Say, that's quick!
DDown 5:	Trial run of stroke on river
DDown 6:	Demand observance in French Foreign Legion, say
DDown 7:	See post go out in March
DDown 13:	Aplomb of company representative certain about nothing
DDown 14:	Restore control to the country
DDown 17:	Making speed on foot
DDown 18:	Very big chap who went down to a stone
DDown 20:	King leaves to shorten meeting
DDown 22:	Impressive stamp edged with gold — the last word in France
DDown 23:	Bill and Ted executed