The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 22nd December 2014

There are 15 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 22nd December 2014. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Constant appeal stops musical going west
AAcross 5:	Exercise catching Peter out, not Sandy?
AAcross 8:	On retiring, hitch traps to snare seabirds
AAcross 9:	Peculiar sort taking peculiar stand
AAcross 11:	Men try overshoes designed for all males	EVERYMOTHERSSON
AAcross 12:	Where to take off garment king's rejected
AAcross 13:	Gumshoe admits wanting a kiss — it's common in the bedroom
AAcross 13:	Gumshoe admits wanting a kiss — it's common in the bedroom
AAcross 17:	Leading modern artist detained by groom finally left
AAcross 18:	Work over area in Scottish island, interminably
AAcross 20:	Sacked most half-hearted City banker	OLDFATHERTHAMES
AAcross 23:	Become bloated drinking a little lemon squash
AAcross 24:	Elaborate currency no longer in use?
AAcross 25:	Projection on singular form of winter transport
AAcross 26:	First 24 hours reviewed in Haiti's capital city
DDown 2:	Offer one extremely simple batter in kitchen
DDown 3:	Energy consumed by smart Eastern coloured fabric
DDown 4:	Caretaker's arranging a discount
DDown 5:	Give a bit of a roasting to chief under pressure
DDown 6:	Distributes 75% of top-class trousers north of the border
DDown 7:	Primate, one standing in for duke in upper chamber
DDown 8:	Demonstration in support of rock ’n’ roll show that's keeping the fat off
DDown 10:	Suave husband sent packing after Dr No took control
DDown 14:	Wife leaves without prudence, kept in by king for 354 days
DDown 15:	Sheet with pattern that adds richness to the bed?
DDown 16:	Setter's contribution editor passed on
DDown 19:	Takeaway worker offering a variety of joints?
DDown 21:	Extend one's speech to attract student
DDown 22:	Church for women only in the future?