The Guardian - Cryptic - July 25 2017 Crossword Puzzle Answers

The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 27,259 - Jul 25 2017 Crossword Puzzle Answers

Clues	Answers
9th last, losing heads mostly	INTHEMAIN
After persistent investigation, find Jill possibly at fault	FERRETOUT
Be disgusted by articles — see above	LOATHE
Better name reserve side	NICER
Better prospect when nurse is about	ENHANCE
Cook's leaving a food shop	DELI
Craft seen with ageing props — it's no longer flying	PASSENGERPIGEON
Daft mother avoids speaking naturally	IDIOTIC
Director's cut turned up with a new short film	POLANSKI
Empty box — it's stuffed into drawer	CARTOONIST
Ends call home? Reportedly, yes	TERMINI
Erotic show condemned — a big change for Hefner	SWITCHEROO
Fellow's worrying about coming out	EMANATING
Ford programme initially takes 100 in European city	Katowice
Got to hurt splitting wine	REACHED

 

Clues	Answers
It's not as bad as 16 but may cause tears, when shopping (5,6,6,2,3)	WORSETHINGS
One of Steps developed his art — not H	STAIR
Opposite of poetic	INVERSE
Passes on little devilish tricks	IMPARTS
Payment going up — aim to adjust paperwork	ORIGAMI
Polish official in charge at the end	REFINE
Reputed to be carrying 1 down	SAID
See 12	HAPPENATSEA
Sheep tautologically excited	HETUP
Slips left out in banks	SIDES
Some much appreciated liquid refreshment	CHA
Song captivates country — Thailand or another	AUSTRIA
Stops sweetheart going to clubs? They're packed	SUITCASES
Struggle to see with drops	VIE
They're presently taking up space	STOCKINGFILLERS