The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 2393 May 11 2023 Crossword Answers
The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 2393
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Background in the theatre? | SCENERY |
| Daughter in tune, or one braying? | DONKEY |
| Delayed catching rook in camp loo | LATRINE |
| Do famous marathon? That gets you thin | RUNNY |
| Duo in ancient wood | TWO |
| Escapes when crossing Gulf | AVOIDS |
| Expert in A-section? | ADEPT |
| Had a game plan sorted for keeping ball — most important element | alpha and omega |
| It’s back of leg or a little lower? | CALF |
| Lace is enough to be worked into couch | chaise longue |
| Lack of restrictions when squeezing Charlie’s spots | NOTICES |
| Mark’s catching game | TAG |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Moggy one in sharing thoughts gives message | COMMUNICATION |
| Old boy with cup sent back soup | GUMBO |
| Old knight in control in religious community | MONASTERY |
| Poor actor allowed in drama | HAMLET |
| Ran through piece about king by duke | PIERCED |
| Rivalry unnecessary when ship departs | NEEDLE |
| Sacred poem from saint in tree | PSALM |
| Second drink, kiss and cuddle | SNOG |
| Stretch old kitchen utensils with energy | EXPANSE |
| Using every effort in Home and Away? | flat out |
| Viagra not stirring pilot | NAVIGATOR |
| Wordless 6 from bad guy — an ogle possibly? | body language |
