The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 5th January 2015

There are 14 across clues and 16 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 5th January 2015. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Nick's favourite dog
AAcross 5:	Knew what was expected
AAcross 9:	Gather in and iron, right?
AAcross 10:	A channel swimmer accepts kiss from the great man
AAcross 11:	Heroes camp out but return to base with difficulty	SCRAPEHOME
AAcross 12:	Being awkward, mean to get the last word
AAcross 14:	Snacks for new students in rest break
AAcross 18:	Rent vehicle plant that was dormant for a long period
AAcross 21:	Island needing second rescue vessel
AAcross 22:	Tactful negotiator in charge
AAcross 25:	It normally has its contents back to front
AAcross 26:	This prize brings back the good in French language
AAcross 27:	Lives in des res I converted
AAcross 28:	More than one slice of the right allotment of shares
DDown 1:	My wish for something fancy
DDown 2:	Needing support in business
DDown 3:	Repair with help involving minor
DDown 4:	Refuse to start treating skin problem
DDown 5:	Unusual forenames for a lodger?
DDown 6:	First rider on a new horse
DDown 7:	Small sum of money sent round as deposit
DDown 8:	After no peace I head for caution
DDown 13:	Makes effective tools
DDown 15:	Wild winds rose, bringing violent disturbance
DDown 16:	Helps to define the goal of angry lawyers
DDown 17:	False encouragement given on debts
DDown 19:	Good man, competent and reliable
DDown 20:	Trophies of victory for the brave
DDown 23:	Criminal file that's wrong, then put right
DDown 24:	To be taken advantage of isn't new