The Times - Cryptic - October 7, 2015 Crossword Puzzle Answer

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26223 - October 7, 2015 Crossword Puzzle Answer

Clues	Answers
Army team's unexpected mode of transport?	TAXI
Backing a European abstainer received in Crosby	ABETTING
Bloomer made by bishop, say, presented with trophy	BUTTERCUP
Champ from Bavarian city missing start of interview	MUNCH
Critical description of prevailing weather round cape	CLIMACTIC
Eg Nelson's correspondence following Hardy's operations at first	HORATIO
Empty talk girl recalled at first dance	TARANTELLA
Entertainment offered by army section crossing sea	COMEDY
Fight with man, say, over repository for post	MAILBOX
Flyer's display of pique about a seducer	PARAKEET
Improve mind of fellow with poem for second daughter	EDIFY
Intimidate son in discussion that grows wild	COWPARSLEY
Key Times report maybe covers meat or chocolate?	NOISETTE
Lad detailed to hold mount for singer	BASSO
Light oily matter (some say) that's used in perfumes	AMBERGRIS
Like lecturers backing pub with external funds?	DONNISH
Man, this writer had to lead for style!	IDIOM
Married woman's reason for reforming	SENORA
Mild expression of surprise over the French barracks	HECKLES
Note about spies finally cracking Argentinian leader's cipher?	NONPERSON
OAPs argue for representation in High Court	AREOPAGUS
Object, rear of circle being reserved	DEMURE
Old prisoner outside entrance to former POW camp	OFLAG
Ring master retains nothing for carter?	WAGONER
Rock periodical graduate follows	MAGMA
Round described by female trainer, perhaps	SHOE
See Irish girl's sound description of the Aeneid	VIRGILIAN
Shoots game	DARTS
Sign one's enthralled by in most of country	INITIAL
Skilled joiner in outskirts of Hackney, perhaps?	HANDY
State penitentiary reportedly attended by crack troops	KANSAS
Superior road proves as defective	OVERPASS