The Times - Cryptic - October 16, 2015 Crossword Puzzle Answer

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26231 - October 16, 2015 Crossword Puzzle Answer

Clues	Answers
As you say, smooth talker's first to be put in the picture	PHONETIC
Becoming irritable, one's standing up during lengthy comic opera	LOSINGPATIENCE
Brother and I lifted loads in port	BRISTOL
Course that is consumed by hunky politicians?	LIBERALSTUDIES
Ecclesiastical body put out by note a padre chanted	DEANANDCHAPTER
Explorer in Africa needs a weatherproof coat	PARKA
Extremely tough northern friend hit hard	THWACK
Fighting force retreating through Herts town	WARFARE
Food and wine I snubbed in Asian lands?	FAREAST
Former celebrity so upset revenue employee	EXCISEMAN
Free to enjoy good health outside prison	BRIDEWELL
Frenchman's rudeness about pale beer	PILSENER
Leaving English king sitting without crown	EGRESSION
Monster is seen swimming	NESSIE

Clues	Answers
Paper is chasing articles	THESIS
People taking flight alone holding traveller up	ELOPERS
Picture leader of pirates wounded, nursing injured foot	PHOTOFIT
Plan A backed by National Trust administrator	INTENDANT
Revised team list enthrals United's No 1 fan	STIMULATE
Sandwiches and drinks for everyone	ROUND
Seen in Southend every so often	NOTED
Small badge, one on tie	PINION
Stuff chic lot has to pack	CLOTH
The energy-saving accelerator's specially developed for this vehicle?	CHELSEATRACTOR
Vegetable field worker wrapped in newspaper	LEAFBEET
Weapon found near church entrance	CHARM
What attracts feline climbing? Not cold portion of milk	PINTA
Year's final payment to landlord? Yours truly secured reduction	DECREMENT