The Times – Cryptic – Times Cryptic 26783 – July 21, 2017 Crossword Solution
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Answers |
A hand put round brother, cowering? |
AFRAID |
A poem regularly reflecting on mostly sad state of islands |
SAMOA |
A record is entertaining, getting top marks |
ALPHAS |
Arab I transported across Bible Land |
BAVARIA |
Bright spot in practice tests international body |
MOCKSUN |
Called out thanks to cast |
THREW |
Competition needs reserve, it’s readily understood |
OPENBOOK |
Deprived person of sanctuary with books |
HAVENOT |
Did show behind curtains Italian backed and directed |
MOTIONED |
Familiar address used by head |
OLDBEAN |
Fat Hilary maybe briefly rocking scale |
RICHTER |
Following on, batting to open the day |
RETINUE |
Forged letters written out in bold |
SHAMELESS |
Girl’s welcome from the floor |
EVA |
Grilled bread and roast at first attempt |
PANINI |
Hurry on by to see holiday apartment |
TIMESHARE |
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Answers |
In relief, the writer turned, told what to do? |
EMBOSSED |
Men arriving in time to fool one: that’s known in advance |
APRIORI |
Not one boy attending Ladies College |
DISUNITED |
Number swarming around English holiday island |
TENERIFE |
Old man with kid: top in grand and thrilling sport |
PARAGLIDING |
One involved in joint exercise |
WIELD |
Quiet pressman not having enough to explain |
SHEDLIGHTON |
Shop less, arguably, after going around stores |
GRASS |
Sir’s ultimately condescending — and sort of light |
GUV |
Sort of bike offering exercise, with appeal |
SITUPANDBEG |
Threads of story remain incomplete |
FIBRES |
Title or medal for wrestling |
EARLDOM |
Upset, small twin rings and knocks |
POOHPOOHS |
Used to be clean after wiping hard |
WAS |
Verse I felt that shows promise |
VOW |
Where father hid pistols? Here, possibly |
PRIESTSHOLE |