The Independent Crossword Clues and Answers January 22, 2024

Across

Clues and Answers

Old men usually sit out together SIMULTANEOUSLY
Ultimately Gordon Banks’s acrobatic jump inspired shot-stopper? LENSCAP
Recall moment using exact replica and motion capture system? CESSPIT
Somehow isn’t as rat-infested after sending out echoes intermittently INFITSANDSTARTS
Discovering past life – yeah right! ASIF
Supporters record cricket tournament – Test has no boundaries DISCIPLES
Public funds to cover work with carbon plumbing components STOPCOCKS
On reflection, Sunak and current government is submissive GIMP
Writer having stiff drink – it helps one get to the point PENCILSHARPENER
In France the party in charge is short LACONIC
Detectives scent returning trouble DISTURB
Guide dog money emptied out before game FOLLOWMYLEADER

Down

Will – one that’s written with wife oddly leaving photo SELFIE
If established name begins to get into Communist policies? MANIFESTO
Officially cool, acrylic, itchy trousers LICIT
Acclaim as Dua Lipa makes comeback – using piano for single APPLAUD
Swapping ends once Des scrambles ENCODES
Alarming as courier, say, takes time and money UPSETTING
Outcast quietly breaking wind from rear end LEPER
Put a relative under street arrest STASIS
Partisan fighting in autumn, briefly FACTIONAL
Pop singer taking top off to reveal tattoo INK
Playing Cluedo – Mr Green’s conclusion: it might be in the kitchen with a knife LEMONCURD
Provide with drink – trick is to avoid getting round in SUPPLY
Terms from HSBC to borrow money to start very profitable business CASHCOW
Big characters from Sunday Times and Times should provide relief STANDBY
Investigator’s right over cover of Bowie and Queen being Under Pressure PROBER
Half dance after turning up disc by Hot Chip? NACHO
In retirement Duchess appears somewhat old-fashioned PASSE

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