The Times – Cryptic – February 1, 2016 Crossword Solution
| Clues | Solutions |
|---|---|
| Antiseptic used by filthy molecatchers | THYMOL |
| Besotted woman married the Times boss? | ENAMOURED |
| Bones found in Saul’s place, one required for you and me | TARSI |
| Chap in work is initially true Panglossian type | OPTIMIST |
| Close associate Briony fed haphazardly | BOYFRIEND |
| Distance we must go in trapping seabird in US port | MILWAUKEE |
| Exaggerated fuss once upset composer being admitted | OVERDID |
| Former politician in real trouble, for instance | EXEMPLAR |
| Frivolous airhead originally visiting at Newcastle, perhaps? | INANE |
| Furniture-maker cross about note containing directions | ROSEWOOD |
| Girth problem quietly studied after centuries in the past | MIDDLEAGESPREAD |
| I bow and scrape, though I could be the leader | VIOLINIST |
| Nick’s interpretation? | TAKE |
| No small task, for example, unravelling TS Eliot! | LITOTES |
| Note from bishop disheartened old magistrate | BREVE |
| Clues | Solutions |
|---|---|
| Observe swimmer in brightly coloured coat | REGARD |
| Overcoming resistance, arrived at cave | GROTTO |
| Party leader leaves match for track event | RELAY |
| Person forking out, we hear, for neat accommodation | BYRE |
| Plain animal left in imposing surroundings | GRASSLAND |
| Play is Miller’s first, enshrining Republican ideology | TORYISM |
| Possible exit men used after gin party? | TRAPDOOR |
| Possible pet manuscript spiteful person’s hidden | HAMSTER |
| Potter’s device located at first with excited cry | WHEEL |
| Right to wear women’s underwear where food is kept? | PANTRIES |
| Some will have gathered to justify this thanksgiving | HARVESTFESTIVAL |
| Something fishy, almost, over support for jet engine | TURBOPROP |
| State of officer with high honour born north of Iowa | COLOMBIA |
| Way marsupial first creates sleeping-place | ROOST |
| What we may see, having this drink? | DOUBLE |