The Times - Cryptic - December 31 2021 Crossword Puzzle Solution

 

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 28175
Clues	Answers
A white cat in a street isn't rare, ultimately	asti spumante
Awfully odd time, in theory, to cheat	do the dirty on
Birds mostly peck, with one poking inside	KIWIS
Cancelled one for each of 18	UNDID
Canvas creator's realism somehow capturing a king	SAILMAKER
City airline crossing from South African country	BOGOTA
Contradictory facial expression for one providing support	CROSSBEAM
Endless zest in good French school is something sweet	GLYCERINE
European state chancellory taking back exhibits	TYROL
I, in turn, no longer having influence, make huge effort	go out of ones way
Merchandise on the way? Bravo!	good show
Most of new school having walls painted	frescoed
One leaving lingerie promotion possibly somehow reanimated	UNDEAD
Palace supporter following city going to West Ham	ALHAMBRA
Pub drama involving politician in French city	Phnom Penh
Reading for one's partner no longer suitable for him or her	UNISEX
Resent shift, say, ending for worker inside	BEGRUDGE
Sand blaster in my opinion cuts small round marks	SIMOOM
See something worthwhile in blackguard	LOUSE
Sort of royal club for US dramatist	ISHERWOOD
Sports for kids	has on
Sticky matter, new poetry book being sent back for late supplement?	ADDENDUM
Two playing partners love to get through	due to
Unhealthy condition of Society? That's the case across the pond	SINUSITIS
Unusual shop, said to be one containing bar?	SOAPDISH
What could be Bangkok hotel's sound promotional material	tie-in
Work allowing you to take extended leave?	the long goodbye
Worried about grasping unknown ancient language	AZTEC
The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 2039
Clues	Answers
Beam of light reflected terrace's herbal plant	YARROW
Block used by blacksmith in Asian village	ANVIL
Body of seamen lifted vehicle with Yankee	NAVY
Card game's deck controlled by captain	BRIDGE
Classical hero to relax in sea to the west	ACHILLES
Detective's hot meal	DISH
Dicky clear about new soldier	LANCER
English river's constant __ woman following it	ITCHEN
European group interrupting dad's ball game	PELOTA
Fair-haired British duke in isolated environment	BLONDE
Fruit couple heard of	PEAR
Greek character joins learner and others	et al
Maybe Glaswegian father evacuated estate without harm	scot-free
Middle Eastern port, a retreat	ADEN
Muscle training on hill in California	PECTORAL
Once seabird confronting Alan outside	EXTERNAL
Poem daughter's seen in Old English	ODE
Poser troubled unknown raptor	OSPREY
Posh car that might be stuck in Barnet	ROLLER
Raymond entertains non-drinker, irritable	RATTY
Running away, knight enters hotel abroad in the morning	on the lam
Spy initially navigates rescue boat	NARK
Stain wood navy blue last of all	DYE
Supply food shop particularly	DELIVERY
The German introduces beer merchant	DEALER
Well-mannered cops, having time for Charlie	POLITE