The Guardian Quiptic Answers - Monday, 12th October 2020

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Quiptic crossword on Monday, 12th October 2020. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Put one's foot down when presented with energy charge
AAcross 5:	Made up for being poorly prepared
AAcross 9:	Goodbye said to old rogue on Tube returning	TOODLEPIP
AAcross 11:	Girl, I gathered, finds something creepy in the forest
AAcross 12:	Bias against programme in black and white, for instance
AAcross 15:	Run-in with leading girl band
AAcross 16:	Hardy heroine receives letters from all ten, without a single gift!
AAcross 18:	Insect damage is found on backstreet, reveal researchers
AAcross 19:	Irritation of one in short sleepover
AAcross 21:	Frowning, one of Fab Four heard brother was in debt
AAcross 24:	New unopened volumes found in hiding places
AAcross 25:	On the way out, concluded careful inspection
AAcross 26:	Pacific islands import south Indian food
AAcross 27:	Taken aback from the outset, having been in charge
DDown 1:	Place is upside-down by half-term
DDown 2:	All eager for a try before start of game
DDown 3:	Ghastly look of some municipal lorries
DDown 4:	No one should meddle with this internationally sensitive case	DIPLOMATICBAG
DDown 6:	Delight when life model goes to town
DDown 7:	Son confused as mice ate feline
DDown 8:	Reaching across tabletop, partygoers spilt gin
DDown 10:	One demands the best — often priciest — variety
DDown 13:	Christian symbol remains a reminder of mortality
DDown 14:	It keeps one going when all at sea
DDown 17:	Scrutiny of very particular year sister joined
DDown 20:	Clerical assistant gets right up to the margin
DDown 22:	Shape of both clutch and headlight
DDown 23:	Hard work is pointless — but it's where setters begin