The Times – Cryptic – Times Cryptic 26475 – July 27, 2016 Crossword Solution
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A sermon after mass by priest calling for improvement |
AMELIORATION |
Alarm, say, left out? It might wake you in the morning |
COCK |
Before work, drink a cuppa and encourage disheartened member of school staff |
SUPPLYTEACHER |
Bet linesman has missed header |
ANTE |
Clever, serving a short dram with vermouth |
ADROIT |
Communist made advances no end, getting elected |
LENIN |
Concerns on radio at last, with up-to-the-minute news coming in |
RELATESTO |
Creature not entirely fleet, badly needing oxygen |
ARMADILLO |
Diplomat given a voice when seized by fanatical soldiers |
AMBASSADOR |
Dwelling can be refurbished now he’s out |
TOWNHOUSE |
Expected before noon, an upstanding governess |
DUENNA |
Female has splurged on toilet cleaners |
LOOFAHS |
Floppy-haired chap — he’s installed in second home |
MOPHEAD |
Good books with subjects wise fellow understood |
GOTTHEMESSAGE |
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Answers |
Had horse running across middle part of Aintree: hardly any distance |
SHORTHEAD |
Holiday accommodation in Funchal etc |
CHALET |
Is university stopping lecturer creating dissension? |
DISUNION |
Lady held up present mother’s wrapped |
WOMAN |
One hit recalled Czech musician |
MARTINU |
One with coat pulled up over single item of underwear |
CAMISOLE |
Popular spot occupied by rogue is unsafe |
INSECURE |
Relevant words on signpost near promontory? |
TOTHEPOINT |
Rubbish conceals hideout … for this creature? |
RODENT |
Staff argue regularly and run for supervisor |
MANAGER |
State’s waterway letting a large amount through |
CANTONAL |
Twice the collar frayed — strong fabric arrives |
LEATHERCLOTH |
Underground bosses moving east |
HADES |
West safeguarding navy in battle |
MARNE |