The Times - Cryptic Crossword Puzzle Solution - March 4, 2015

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26037 - March 4, 2015

Clues	Answers
A bit slow initially — something biting you?	SMIDGE
As some getting the earth without asking for it?	MEEK
Bald man upset — gaggle ultimately cursed	DAMNABLE
Charming woman interrupts so very loudly? Stop listening	SWITCHOFF
City recalled in this person's mind	MEMORY
Crazy boy I imprisoned in US city	MADISON
Depart, drained and confused	SCRAMBLED
Diplomatic effort of French and English to restrict demonstration	DEMARCHE
End of the blaze — clear up island	TENERIFE
European interrupted by British repeatedly: character challenged digitally	POBBLE
Fellow smuggler's secret location?	COVE
Fellow with gold who helps charity financially?	DONOR
Fighting against time, facing death	CONTENDING
Fist sign of sustenance in a barren place — food!	DESSERT
Food snack brings vivacity to Argentinian fighter	BRIOCHE
Friction returning in the morning around the country	BURMA

Clues	Answers
Gibbons found here? Men love crossing territory	ORLANDO
Group that is wearing glasses	SPECIES
In Lincoln I would dwell	ABIDE
Jog in the altogether without the first hint of guilt	NUDGE
Nymphs cavorting in reeds	NEREIDS
Old vehicle, brightly coloured, covered in dents	CRATERED
Order repair on sports ground in advance	RECOMMEND
Pieces for singer and piano? — violinist heard too	LIEDER
Positioned firmly when resting?	BASED
Row in northern French river	NOISE
Savagely abuses volunteers left with external injuries	BRUTALISES
Scottish official sees church in ruin	MACER
See Jane's husband, at last	ROCHESTER
Slightly wily, keeping library?	SLENDERLY
Spy that is briefly exposed	SCOUT
Widespread alarm about lack of memory?	PANORAMIC