The Independent Clues and Answers March 02, 2024

Across

Queen replacing theatre in time for procession SEQUENCE
Visa risk all banks withdrawing after credit crunch CRISIS
Cage birds scratching tin sign ARIES
Showing intense passion, run in race – perhaps as sprint’s over FERVENTLY
Channel starting with poem by artist inspired by Heathcliff’s love – it used to give TV depth CATHODERAY
Understands broadcast – fiddle with electronic part of rocket NOSECONE
Penny discovered Tom Jones, a Welsh singer, cycling on board boat PEDALO
Gather together after action – demob happy at last EMBODY
Melancholy men returning hat SOMBRERO
With guidance I naively try and sue American college YALE
Pound about right for on-line snack service? BUFFETCAR
Occasionally tabloid called out Times‘s excuse ALIBI
Cowardly scream “that hurt!” YELLOW
Go to cover firebombing – maybe originally ascribed to far right characters PERSONAE

Down

Actor shifting scenery on an … SEANCONNERY
… independent film pursuing question over America’s demise QUIETUS
Key to take note as soon as daughter’s settled snugly ENSCONCED
Copyright a German article about very strong stimulant CAFFEINE
An angler might handle this river fish REEL
Fruit ingredients of pavlova must astonish when put on the counter SATSUMA
Diffident Greek character voiced by 1 down? SHY
Looking up a time zone AREA
Corrupt CEO’s money essentially seized – revealing promise of more for less ECONOMYSIZE
Shame Mars bars supply energy to begin with EMBARRASS
Concentrate – caught on boundary CONVERGE
Noxious airline fuel spilt next to Bristol’s terminal BALEFUL
Copy insubordination – ignoring leader EDITION
Pleasant Mediterranean resort NICE
Leading man appearing in the round HERO
Youngster’s prize books removed BOY

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