The Guardian Cryptic Crossword 05 January 2022 Answers

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Please find below all the The Guardian Cryptic Crossword 05 January 2022 Answers. This is one of the most popular crossword puzzles available for both online and in print version. Today’s puzzle (05 January 2022) has a total of 33 crossword clues. If you are stuck and are looking for help then you have come to the right place.

Approach of one contralto after tense performance (6)
Person of note from Grease turn­ed up with Newton-John at last (4)
Lots of blades involved in making this cloth (4)
Ex-vice president good to go once more (4)
Rex comes off wagon at saloon opening times! (4)
Saul certainly suppresses corrupting influence (5)
Tentatively propose sin as a tyrant's thing (10)
Start to tuck in old hat label (5)
Prepare to fight graduate in US city, having lost head (8)
Round sort of canine, a native of Polynesia? (8)
Beastly male, one covered in dye (6)
Speech-related examination includes a trio composition (9)
Maybe the right sort of wife (robust) (5)
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Plant producing underwear is backed by state (8)
Gun dog bounds off, free (4)
B movie opening and closing cinema presentation to create mood (8)
Team batting at the Queen's pleasure? (6)
Tormentor who would make Shelley more smart, when read out? (10)
A grand entrance in residence gains respect (6)
A hand needed to secure second military bar (5)
Rib woman when Guardian has leader cut (3)
Art form involved with origins of the underworld and source of rainbows? (5,4)
With which to do a chemical test on a public toilet? Not quite (7)
Be sure to turn round Monsieur's tongue (7)
Hippy gatherings — not very English, showing genital area! (5)
Italy cutting canal to a distressed European region (9)
Body protection for one who's paid to slice one (5)
Atoms spinning round in north-eastern state (9)
Right-wing leader — poor soul's in 60s' wear! (9)
Protective wear clashes (5)
Tunic or nightie? Not tight, that is a fabulous creation (7)
Confiscate drugs (cocaine) with passion (7)