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

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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