The Telegraph – CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 30,516 – Jan 22, 2024, Clues and Answers
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Absurd request — go bananas | GROTESQUE |
| Angry at being collared by bore when heading off | IRATE |
| Artist from northern state | ERNST |
| Band her co-star confused | ORCHESTRA |
| Capture bear | TAKE |
| Cycled round giving exhibition of riding skills | RODEO |
| Drink starts to take effect afterwards | TEA |
| Energetic Indian state chief | GOAHEAD |
| Famous ‘dame’ — part of assumed name | EDNA |
| Gradually, story spread | PIECEMEAL |
| Healthy food, extremely dry? Takes photographs of these biscuits | BRANDYSNAPS |
| Hopelessness of the French couple | DESPAIR |
| I start to support a married friend | AMIGO |
| Leader of little darlings working as farm labourers? | LANDGIRLS |
| Love the lines, last from hero in play | OTHELLO |
| Male teacher is up on top of roof | SIR |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Newspaper proprietor bringing daughter in for a drink | SUNDOWNER |
| Notice the old man in study, poker-faced | DEADPAN |
| Point behind article regarding appetiser | ANTIPASTO |
| Publication for children | ISSUE |
| Relaxed and uncomplicated departure | EASYGOING |
| Ring road and what may be said about small section? | ORBITAL |
| Soon favourites must return for a light-hearted dance | QUICKSTEP |
| Still short odds | EVENS |
| Sweetheart gets unsettled about ending in feature film | BEAUGESTE |
| Thug’s initial motive for serious crime | TREASON |
| Try to see House of Lords’ member | PEER |
| Undesirable to expose actors | OUTCAST |
| Usually at sea? | INTHEMAIN |
| Wading bird, black, is seen on island | IBIS |
| Went round in a mini? | SKIRTED |
| Where an ostler was taught his trade? | COACHINGINN |