The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,394 - Jan 1 2018 Crossword Answer

The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,394 - Jan 1 2018 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
Charlie's bar is bright!	CLEVER
Declare girl's a lightweight?	ANNOUNCE
Dope found in most uncommon jungle	RAINFOREST
Enthusiastic gunman gets call	RARING
Factions claiming local gains	WINNINGS
Forgive old copper's error, initially	EXCUSE
German general's delight	GLEE
Gets hold of Greek snakes	GRASPS
Horse gets change of riding gear	HALTER
I have been caught in trap and accept defeat	GIVEIN
Inert gas in ale or porter	BEARER
Insect repellent sprayed into cellar	CITRONELLA
Inspire union member in place of reception	DRAWINGROOM

Clues	Answers
Leading currency upset economist	KEYNES
Let rip	RENT
Lubricant gives King George comfort	GREASE
Musician gets an awful roasting	ORGANIST
Narrow escape for mean young lady	NEARMISS
Nobody detains a girl below the age of consent	NONAGE
One willing to try a rocky peak	TESTATOR
Penny left ornamental wreath in a holiday cabin	CHALET
Queen Victoria contracted a fever? That's less clear!	VAGUER
Reasoned thinker's Desert Island record	RATIONALIST
Ref rants about changeover	TRANSFER
Shelter without an occupant	TENANT
The way to one's heart? Quite the opposite!	ARTERY