The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 26849
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| A detective, I report louche suspect | hercule poirot |
| A small amount of extremely smooth wine | SHRED |
| All right to scarper | LEGIT |
| As a result, popular party game hasn't succeeded | in consequence |
| Author wanting introduction for scary book | CHILLER |
| Cook limits lunches at first for dieter | SLIMMER |
| Courtier just wasting time drinking beer | RALEIGH |
| Cut up tat for trouser material | PINSTRIPE |
| Deal with unruly hair thus, OK? | PERMIT |
| Declined to look into S African capital | ran to seed |
| Exam mark, we'd argue, should be raised a bit | GRADE |
| Firm making explosive, perhaps, quoted for naval admiral | JELLICOE |
| Great drink, um … ah … wolfing dessert back | super duper |
| In Massachusetts, 'key' is an island | MALTA |
| Ingredient of bread we'll eat hot at dinner, say | WHEATMEAL |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Lawman put pressure on family involved in crime | PARKINSON |
| Moving, tho' not new film | on the town |
| News chief travelled up carrying computers etc | EDITOR |
| Older relative’s articles for retirement | NANA |
| Philosopher, one engaged by queen over many years | MILLENNIA |
| Probably had read Steinbeck's last novel | KNEW |
| Problems in book with small cover wrapped round | DILEMMAS |
| Recover speed after useless start in park and gym | RECUPERATE |
| Residue of apple and spice added to reduced-size pot | POMACE |
| Restrict wild animals in parts of America | CRITTERS |
| Some land in Valence for redevelopment | ENCLAVE |
| To fall asleep during sex is … | INAPT |
| Unlimited free produce from cattle show | REVEAL |
| Watch muscle is in condition | SPECTATE |
| Watering hole regularly serving locals first | OASIS |
The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 934
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Agile learner lives a bit | LISSOME |
| Are gripping rascal in shopping precinct | ARCADE |
| Back Companion of Honour over warning colour in House of Lords perhaps | second chamber |
| Complicated time: old invader departs | TANGLED |
| Country for example you passed through initially | EGYPT |
| Dad upset over friend’s dismay | APPAL |
| Defective seascapes clue? These might give way out | escape clauses |
| Difficult situation of throaty Sue, pasty regularly | hot seat |
| Exchange involving Mike’s waterlogged area | SWAMP |
| In Caracas sat awaiting ice cream | CASSATA |
| Large upper room with Eastern ornamental pattern | LATTICE |
| Left-winger returning with English cake | TORTE |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Make changes in plug fitting | ADAPT |
| Pioneering chemist super at broadcast | PASTEUR |
| Pole’s second attempt to win | STILT |
| Refuse to leave street? Indeed, sulk forgetting nothing | stay put |
| Roughly hustle investigator | SLEUTH |
| Soapy liquid not what it seems, poor, ultimately lacking | SHAMPOO |
| Somewhat retro, stereotyped, work list | ROSTER |
| Speaker’s arguments for ordinary writing | PROSE |
| Succeeded at first with aloof manner in island | SICILY |
| Talk about energy fraud | CHEAT |
| The cartoonist upset, having little advance warning | at short notice |
| Well-known type of room for water board? | public utility |
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