The Times – Cryptic – Times Cryptic 26319 – January 27, 2016 Crossword Solution
| Clues |
Solutions |
| After test learner enters gym lesson |
EXAMPLE |
| Attacked citadel on rocks |
LACEDINTO |
| Beds turned over by sleeper, penniless squatter? |
STOCKIER |
| Briefly think about artist’s painting |
MURAL |
| Chasing wicket, cricket side secured victory |
WON |
| Cruel people uttered Asian tirades |
TYRANTS |
| Dashed account is out of funds, presumably |
RACED |
| Debauched leader capturing western islands |
LEEWARD |
| Drive empty limousine, parking near motorway turning |
IMPEL |
| Fellow with constant bad back |
CLIVE |
| He gets worked up about endless paperwork for teachers |
HEADMISTRESSES |
| He painted Scot without clothing? Rubbish |
COROT |
| Headgear hatter, I believe, packs up |
BIRETTA |
| Highly valued, I’m engaged by English firm |
ESTIMABLE |
| I’ll take minutes to cut into individual fruit |
PERSIMMON |
| Clues |
Solutions |
| Independent school administrator available on line, you say? |
ROEDEAN |
| Large fish tied to end of the rope |
MARLINE |
| Last man in trouble conveyed by small boat |
TAILENDER |
| Last to leave class, I state, unqualified |
CATEGORICAL |
| Novel, say, cutting danger with weapons in reserve |
THEGREATGATSBY |
| Part of letter? |
CHARACTER |
| Path with trees watered regularly, absorbing litre after litre |
ALLEE |
| Plaintiff changes direction just once, becoming willing to please |
COMPLAISANT |
| Popular protest given audible sign of approval |
DEMOTIC |
| Retiring old man, one with bug |
WIRETAP |
| Show impressive film set in Dorset’s borders |
DEPICT |
| Spiteful person’s nasty brickbat about European leader |
BACKBITER |
| Stop players having day off |
BAN |
| Trumped black king during fresh deal |
BLARED |
| You sit around in old pub |
POTHOUSE |