Independent.co.uk Cryptic Answer List – 25-September-2022
Independent.co.uk – Cryptic – Solution List – 25-September-2022
Across
| Case of actress Natalie being digitally enhanced I’m told | PORTMANTEAU |
| See 28 | ELY |
| Chester’s retired having put away some cash | SAVED |
| Flier told to bombard English vice-admiral | SHELDRAKE |
| Maker of plant products stocked by kosher Bali store | HERBALIST |
| Noodle soup; gallons binned by Steptoe & Son? | RAMEN |
| Jack Sprat’s favourite daughter Eleanor on vacation, a keen swimmer | LEANDER |
| A very old western state | AVOW |
| Drink imbibed by 6 after half time in 1954 classic … | MILK |
| … screened by Amalfi deli opposite opera | FIDELIO |
| Punitive lending policy universal in Amtrak? | USURY |
| Came round, had a meal wrapped in papers, wasted | EMACIATED |
| Mum with a hint of gel in hair which is attractive | BARMAGNET |
| Wife slimy when befuddled with drink | WOOZY |
| Palace watch City taking the lead | ELY |
| Examine VW breaking down touring California – it’s the fans playing up | MEXICANWAVE |
Down
| Previous domestic employee washed up | PASTHELP |
| Vicar has laser surgery down below in setback | REVERSAL |
| Regularly meet deejay who helped to fleece her father | MEDEA |
| More awful retsina drunk | NASTIER |
| Some rising go-kart celebrity girl with a daddy complex | ELECTRA |
| Coppice below Victoria? That’s funny | UNDERWOOD |
| Suave host dominated by sadomasochism | SMARMY |
| As the UK is now sovereign at last, time they leave the stage | EXEUNT |
| Cheese producer working Friday morning around Reading? | DAIRYFARM |
| Prog rock band upset Ms Hird sounding a bit like INXS | PLETHORA |
| With which to emphasise writing led by top design? | BOLDTYPE |
| Artist Paul reportedly drinks this well known brand | KLEENEX |
| Desperate French caper | FRANTIC |
| Brown dog mess? | JUMBLE |
| Question one: Crikey: evens or odd? | QUIRKY |
| Gruffudd drinking whiskey from Des Moines? | IOWAN |
