The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,342 - Oct 31 2017 Crossword Answer

The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,342 - Oct 31 2017 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
A desire that a cockney may initially lack?	AITCH
Awfully large lad is losing energy in dances	GALLIARDS
Be enthralled by this person's contribution to framework	IBEAM
Cheerful end to negotiation after manoeuvring — an impossible treat?	FREELUNCH
Combat zone held by royalist supporters	LISTS
Dance follows final game	NETBALL
Dig in Derby maybe, having turned up in a shawl	TALLITH
Everyone out of bed, mum brought round flask	AMPULLA
Four in a car sleep when it's warm	AESTIVATE
Hold back material about German police force	REPRESS
Insect in road nibbling end off a plant	LANTANA
Learner-driver and vehicle flipping over in river — disaster!	DEBACLE
Like jargon about final aim that's gaining influence	ASCENDANT
Merseyside singer, fellow associated with Parisian group, getting a fiddle	GERRYMANDERING

Clues	Answers
Muscular problem the old man has to fight against endlessly	PARESIS
Our backers who watch over us to keep us safe?	GUARDIANANGELS
Republicans want it done away with — an audible torrent?	REIGN
See one taking rest — unfortunately doesn't get on with it	LOITERS
Skin problem requiring British surgeon	BLISTER
Some from Provence with piano tune conveying gloom	DESPAIR
Son in Brittany collects English records	FILES
State of a girl half-cut, having obtained two degrees	ALABAMA
The anthem's roar disturbed this writer with centuries of meditations	THOMASTRAHERNE
Theresa is repeating bid to sort out national problem	BRITISHDISEASE
Thief who can be heard going through papers	RUSTLER
Thus the dinner was complete, as forecast?	PORTENDED
What's thrown game — his handling of the ball?	DIEGO
Who is upset, first to cry, a bit cowardly?	YELLOWISH