The Independents Cryptic Crossword January 2 2023
The Independents Cryptic Crossword January 2 2023 Answers:
A sailor welcomes monarch to a Middle Eastern port 5 letters
AQABA
Having pocketed ring Maud fell awkwardly on forest floor it appears 9 letters
LEAFMOULD
Unlucky old men lie badly 9 letters
ILLOMENED
Stop that man going inside: needs to be sent back for therapy 5 letters
REHAB
We’re not done yet! Unusually flat and very hot telling it as it is 31 letters
ITAINTOVER TILL THEFATLADYSINGS
Put it back on you old monster! 4 letters
YETI
Saint nearly enrols helper from the East for this kind of treatment 10 letters
PAEDIATRIC
Shrub pruned more sheltered 5 letters
OSIER
At sea punishes Klaus on vacation netting catch of fish 9 letters
KEELHAULS
Music for funeral procession bishop possibly holds each month 9 letters
DEADMARCH
Root weeds out 5 letters
SWEDE
Dip asparagus top in watered-down tzatziki finally 6 letters
TAHINI
Perhaps Mum accepts post coming up for debating group 10 letters
PARLIAMENT
Devil’s home work almost finished with enthusiasm 8 letters
TASMANIA
Student butts in to denounce programme 4 letters
PLAN
Uncompromising Dad heard out when he interrupts 10 letters
HARDHEADED
Wearing best suit maybe but hurt 5 letters
SMART
It’s painful when penny’s pinched from pocket! 4 letters
OUCH
Eccentrics when potting Red Green Blue and Black? 8 letters
ODDBALLS
Giants in the main take on girls anyhow (not good!) 10 letters
OILTANKERS
Fashionable but not quite cool clothing: rising inflation involved here 10 letters
INNERTUBES
Half-hidden story about glands 8 letters
THYROIDS
Box set in disarray following investigation? Not right! 8 letters
SEACHEST
Spoil function supported by clique 6 letters
COSSET
Literary brothers resolute at hearing 5 letters
GRIMM
Terrible ruler losing head in bed 4 letters
IVAN
Some verse chosen for reflection 4 letters
ECHO