The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 8th December 2016

There are 14 across clues and 16 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 8th December 2016. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Scorer defining route for lexicographer
AAcross 5:	Catchy thing, 16th incantation?
AAcross 9:	Joker somewhat caustic, I'm occasionally contrary
AAcross 10:	Rats dropping in, tenor distraught, one in a state?
AAcross 11:	Film director requires great intellect to capture scene after evacuation
AAcross 12:	President is cross
AAcross 14:	As swine in decay, they can't fly
AAcross 18:	See 21	UPONATIMEIN
AAcross 21:	Point to the new 19 and use new one of 5 down's
AAcross 22:	One of 5 down's is Jerusalem, with those people at the front	THEMISSION
AAcross 25:	Being prepared, add last of sauce to sardines in a stew
AAcross 26:	Chance rugby game won't start
AAcross 27:	See 21	THEWEST
AAcross 28:	Shame to shackle American bear
DDown 1:	Good and bad
DDown 2:	Queen, perhaps, wrapping up problem puzzle
DDown 3:	Authority in control, he has contract for renegotiation
DDown 4:	Pin I check under top of roof
DDown 5:	Right image adopted by greater Italian scorer	MORRICONE
DDown 6:	Only off for 12
DDown 7:	Install new parts, strong girder finally put up over it
DDown 8:	See 19	PARADISO
DDown 13:	Scorer sent in, as doubled up in torment
DDown 15:	Most insignificant languages ultimately easiest to pick up
DDown 16:	Pitch business with regret after turning up to see Brussels official
DDown 17:	Group meeting bending over to welcome Lutheran leader
DDown 19:	One of 5 down's ideas, a Roman pic for composition
DDown 20:	Agreement is working under alliance of nations
DDown 23:	Films to avoid, including Terminator for a start
DDown 24:	Foul conclusion in contest, ugly