The Times - Cryptic - January 18 2018 Crossword Puzzle Answers

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 26938
Clues	Answers
Cask knocked over behind crate - odds are you'll have heard it	CHESTNUT
Consider changing direction to make call from Clydesdale, maybe	NEIGH
Critically change finale the writer's inserted	EMEND
Domestic beast from mountain area - there or thereabouts	ALPACA
Equestrian jump — better one, in part	CAPRIOLE
Excuses from son involved in fire	lets off
For what's in orbit, I holler mightily to be heard	EYEBALL
Frantic check, going round conference venue	POTSDAM
Gambol, roping in last of large brood for greater number	PREPONDERANCE
Hacked off when leading character's put down	HEWN
He wears pants, but contrarily	WHEREAS
Iberian region lacking a component of air	ARGON
It's my barking that Parisian follows in fascination	MYSTIQUE
Jest ultimately dire, in fact, in a dismal way	FUNEREALLY
Laboured way editor describes bible translation	TRAVAILED
Loathe seaman, old buddy, squeezing in	ABOMINATE
Material from publication by unknown author — initial only used	ORGANZA
Popular German houses more spacious	LARGER
Potentially compliant board keeping mum	TAMABLE
Practises piano when forced, with the least coherence	scrappiest
Quick kiss for Oscar winner	PECK
Russian official vehicle crossing second westbound bypass	COMMISSAR
Something to play with British in traditional hot spot?	HANDBELL
Strategic arrangement in war Helen & Co generated	ECHELON
Stunned criminal arrested, resistance gone	TASERED
Uncrowned king of England disheartened by division in city	EDWARD
Unlikely group of sisters perhaps providing no picnic?	tall order
What's needed by doctor close to securing key practice?	bedside manner
Whenever you fancy a wife, work round it	at will
With water lacking, river breaks petered out	DRIED
The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 1008
Clues	Answers
A container is slightly open	AJAR
A feature of double dosing doing everything with repetition	ALLITERATION
Alter some of the coinage	CHANGE
Arab said to be upset about leader of ulema	SAUDI
Be cautious and keep one’s own automobile key	have a care
Betrayal years after Romeo is embraced by instructor	TREACHERY
Blooming ready? Start!	OUTSET
Don’t go near an empty space	AVOID
Drive up price of sheep dip finally	RAMP
Fire is popular feature of church	INSPIRE
Frank talking could constitute a threat to her?	heart-to-heart
Great ape is right poorly in Indian state	GORILLA
I’m customer for a doctor that is restless	IMPATIENT
Learner having no really bad habit	NOVICE
Old-time flyer flying hotter MiG	tiger moth
Present-day charge to hire dog?	CURRENT
Rope very quickly turned with end of cable attached	NOOSE
Service provider broadcast part of poem	AIRLINE
Short railway supported by East Kent town	RYE
Sing all together — about time	INTONE
Slalom, perhaps with great ability avoiding lines	SKI
So unwell — finishing early	SIC
Strongroom — valuables are usually left there to begin with	VAULT
Supporter lacking in bravery: extremely	VERY
Terminus in Wendover	END
What one might do with a yacht pin	TACK