Irish Times (Crosaire) – Dec 2 2016 Crossword Solution
Clues |
Answers |
Confuse couple from North over how fast the boats travel |
TIEUPINKNOTS |
Drop Charlie for hitting Lance |
CANCEL |
Finds fault with barman forgetting first names |
BLAMES |
First he’s taken into dive and it’s bound to create a sticky situation |
ADHESIVE |
For starting 9 across, is not allowed out based on good evidence |
WELLGROUNDED |
Get emotional in watering hole with heads on unbelievable pints |
WELLUP |
Give the slip to the Spanish dude needing no introduction |
ELUDE |
Given out disgracefully by 11 down – it goes over the head of the stupid corner boy (5’1,3) |
DUNCESCAP |
Goes on strike locally for those looking for hikes |
WALKS |
Has a reputation for exposing type of philosophy that’s not in favour of cover-up |
NUDISM |
Has been satisfactorily told source in class contacted journalist |
WELLINFORMED |
Insect is not her problem |
HORNET |
It rarely worried academic |
LITERARY |
Lots of the papers cover first Leinsterman from The Kingdom |
REALM |
Clues |
Answers |
Old Bob Drumm said it was delivered by pig-headed type |
STUBBORN |
Old writer has only a fair amount for all to see |
OPENLY |
On the whole, gangster gets halfway to Dublin to meet everyone |
ALLINALL |
Opens 18 across to skim through something similar to 26 across |
WELLREAD |
Political exile offering regime change |
EMIGRE |
Presumably, this can’t be a soulless place for those who arrive late |
AFTERLIFE |
Rereading novel located in British army barracks |
GRENADIER |
Saucy type upsets bowler in taking second wicket |
TAHINI |
Teaches to fish with tall upright pole, the couple at end of pier |
SCHOOLMASTER |
They might receive the last four characters in 22 across from the Big House in America |
CONVICTS |
Ties in Ireland with nods to those in The Palace |
BOWSDOWN |
Type of perfume from area in localised European city |
AROMA |
When it’s very cold in winter – for one? |
BELOWZERO |
Working in the High Court – chair is making sure everyone is playing by the rules |
UMPIRING |