The Independent Crossword Answers October 21, 2023
Across
| Favourite cat maybe exchanged for racer? | WHIPPET |
| Caveat broadcast before Democrat quit | VACATED |
| Swift attack blocked by prince | RAPID |
| Inside of barn, turn left to see fabulous flier | ARCHANGEL |
| Nuts attached to ends of the panel are basic | ELEMENTAL |
| What needs scratching on a letter | AITCH |
| Spirit and beer drunk with grandma’s biscuit | GINGERBREADMAN |
| Turkey with ham perhaps on Clinton’s vehicle | CHELSEATRACTOR |
| Religious adherent cheerful on announcement | SUNNI |
| Curry aces cooked something cold and salty | BALTICSEA |
| Needs to have dismissal of one hundred extras | ADDITIONS |
| Lively bishop joins two knights in retreat | BRISK |
| What vibrates at end of canal heard rumbling somewhat | EARDRUM |
| Result of representing 18 as a product? | SIXTEEN |
Down
| Artist climbing inside bird colony of fast breeders | WARREN |
| Inaccurate setter’s inaccurate recipes | IMPRECISE |
| Father contributing towards iPad reluctantly | PADRE |
| Show extravagant images around restaurant | TRATTORIA |
| Verse replacing opener in pub song | VOCAL |
| Bus one caught to follow child on horse | CHARABANC |
| Mean things periodically atop empty shed | TIGHT |
| School members record greeting among fellows | DOLPHINS |
| Gossip with sexier guy in a boiler suit? | GASFITTER |
| Country folk truss liar up | RURALISTS |
| Second one smuggling cut of beef and liquor | MOONSHINE |
| After murder in NY, Ray’s getting bladed item | ICESKATE |
| Piece of linen from pot rolled over blood | NAPKIN |
| Lowest point of wire exposed below new plug | NADIR |
| Weaver supports head of bent flower | BLOOM |
| Folder 10 contains note signed with a kiss? | INBOX |