Irish Times (Crosaire) - December 23 2016 Crossword Puzzle Answer

Irish Times (Crosaire) Crossword Puzzle Solution - December 23 2016

Clues	Answers
A rig collapses in pit - it's a headache for some	MIGRAINE
Accountant makes up stories about old writing and figures on food labels	CALORIES
Annoying series of posts from one of those protecting old soldier	CHAINMAIL
Blame for taking mind off dance music	ACCUSE
Bookkeeper perhaps can be icy at the bank	SHELF
Colourful type from Kildare provides insurance central to crude type of transport	TANKER
Harry isn't good, for example, around arithmetic	BADGER
Has a job examining the stock in the background for Spike	FAMILYDOCTOR
Hot wing from takeaway is safe	HARMLESS
In essence, turns up Ryle on radio covers number of players from football team	ELIXIR
It concerns fast-paced pilot broadcast on what the users are taking	AIRSPEED
It's the advantage following a call for encore	AGAIN
Joy's companion from The Lions	PRIDE
Old maid at the bar loses head with boring type and is charged	SCULLION

 

Clues	Answers
One set of good books registered to order from the beginning	INTRO
Provides support at The Bridge for the brassy player backing up the lads in the middle of the pitch	ABUTMENT
Put in the picture briefly with sweetheart? Still - that's a long shot	TELEPHOTO
Remote is not accessible or close to hand	BACKOFBEYOND
Samples drink on sheet of paper	PORTFOLIO
Starts to cheer in German city square for one who enjoys The Good Life	BONVIVANT
Supports swine in square for cruel people	TROTTERS
The Mob's state stockpiles	HORDES
They hold everything together in flexible bar for 500 on bender	ELASTICBANDS
Turns up record by favourites in one flat space	STEPPE
Turns up, Split harbour park is close to school with cash flow problem	STRAPPED
Umpire admits what the storyteller says is of comfort	RELIEF
Whiskey takes the head off Hurt with most of the heat	WARMTH
Work out reserve for classy record	EXERCISEBOOK