The Times - Cryptic August 31 2020 Crossword Puzzle Solutions

 

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 27757
Clues	Answers
After whiskey, John spins yarn	WOOL
Agency, largely understanding manufacturing needs, arranges openings for graduate	ALUMNA
Best man's embraced by old friend	OPTIMAL
Busy period requires routine with no time off, hospitals admitted	rush hour
Crew provided obsolete engine part, for example	MANIFOLD
Female chef, ultimately limited by time restriction, serves delicacy	TRUFFLE
Fluid taken in by hippopotamus, say __ one that's shy?	WALLFLOWER
Food's ready, with baker excited __ bravo!	Doner kebab
Girl runs along with a bunch of keys	REBECCA
Give firm assurance, investing millions	COMPROMISE
Go first in division after gaining three points	WEND
He died, supported by Duke in real push forward	OBTRUDE
It's usually broadcast after the match	CONFETTI
Item of tableware in broken state quietly put back	place mat
Letting down front, crease fabric and squeeze once	old flame
Meat product novel writers “luv”	LIVERWURST
Nut enters rising river __ that's devotion for you	NOVENA
One carrying spare tyre may be finished with boat crew	OVERWEIGHT
One flyer in drink, another being on rescue vessel	MEADOWLARK
One German mug? On the contrary!	EINSTEIN
Put another way, nothing doing	up to
Sparkler hastily shortened at each end	ASTI
Thing that is regularly what ballet dancers wear	TIGHTS
Three pounds secures ring, I report __ that's sweet	LOLLIPOP
Touring lochs, picked up something from dog track	FOLLOW
Uncertain about one religious group after daughter finds trouble	DIFFICULTY
Where it's unclear, agree to differ about chap that's upset	grey area
Worn-out fan belt bodged together with tie	flea-bitten
The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 1690
Clues	Answers
A reason for being beached?	AGROUND
Argument some used to get fine gauzy fabric	TIFFANY
Brush with celebrity over astral phenomenon	STARDUST
Cat identified by old church group	OCELOT
Continental river horse, perhaps? Sounds like it	RHONE
Dine in hot weather in Albert Square?	EAT
Final letter from girl in borders of Oklahoma	OMEGA
Fuss about a soldier’s leisurely movement	ADAGIO
Game bird King George observed on river	GROUSE
Get rid of garden facility	SHED
Gratuity possibly given on racecourse	TIP
Have sufficient funds for a fine crossing	AFFORD
In old vehicle at first, a ceramic wind instrument	OCARINA
In the saddle, master travels against the current	UPSTREAM
Intrepid hound Aunt Edwina shows	UNDAUNTED
Islander a Venetian artist located outside a hotel	TAHITIAN
Limited extract from religious cantata	SCANT
One who no longer works on Scottish island	RETIREE
Oppressor’s extremely touchy diatribe	TYRANT
Overcharge man on board	ROOK
Peace of mind provided by letters read aloud	EASE
Photograph vessels going north	SNAP
Sales talk? It’s not quite the model	PATTER
Sluggish type’s second dejected trainer	SLOWCOACH
Traveller rejected cold and hot fish	PERCH
Unexpected cops’ raid occurring irregularly	SPORADIC