The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Wednesday, 11th December 2013

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Wednesday, 11th December 2013. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 9:	After theological study, fidgety pope was first to get settled again
AAcross 10:	Republican Party keeps playing some classical music
AAcross 11:	Tritest Brahms and Liszt passages from fugues
AAcross 12:	Relief from outspoken fool
AAcross 13:	Promise made by Liberal, one that could be false?
AAcross 14:	Heading for Egyptian resort, bore acquires eastern footwear
AAcross 16:	Disheartened topless siren ordered implants
AAcross 17:	Person regularly sulks about hotel — is it Sibyl?
AAcross 19:	Sliding discipline is besetting church racing to get rid of rector
AAcross 22:	RIP — a sign of mourning
AAcross 24:	Clobber soldiers going into shock
AAcross 25:	Jazzy piece follows considerably old medley
AAcross 26:	Where footballer may play with ball is not yet settled
AAcross 27:	Noble woman embracing unknown, who won't linger in bed
DDown 1:	Figure captivated by performing artist — rope tricks are his speciality
DDown 2:	Debt taken on by football club, not Real
DDown 3:	Crazy like …
DDown 4:	… one Greek character constrained by measures
DDown 5:	Port's excessive consumption close to binge — idiot's thrown up
DDown 6:	Page comes back with gold for herald
DDown 7:	Open out list containing Ban Ki-moon's name?
DDown 8:	Will they make smut, rude bits, blue gags, even some vile oath that isn't very nice?	FOURLETTERWORDS
DDown 15:	Activity in the City gets you skint? Then see red!
DDown 17:	Head of army in favour of donning long dress
DDown 18:	In conversation, loftier Greek is suitable for priests
DDown 20:	Wit from Rabelais, mischievous creature sending up English
DDown 21:	Ploughman's lunch for a starter eaten by workman
DDown 23:	French vote for elevated, divine female