The Times – Cryptic – Times Cryptic No 28817 January 19 2024 Clues and Solutions
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| A place for firm assumptions | PREMISES |
| Accompanying opening line — or after it? | RANDY |
| All available money and permits for people on the move | MIGRANTS |
| Awfully like crab, is not laidback ultimately — but this? | IRASCIBLE |
| Being tight-lipped, in case of some battle | SECRECY |
| Caution, twenty-four hours after promotion? Rather! | ADMONISH |
| Coloured garments drew approval | tie-dyes |
| Concerning time before finding local official once | REEVE |
| Dependency mostly on a friend in the City | abu dhabi |
| Disgusted at welcome that’s got extended to sides | LOATHING |
| Eastern ruler said to flourish | SHEIKH |
| Flight affected by winds? | spiral staircase |
| Following exploit, managed uneventful journey | milk run |
| French artist, dispensing with frame, struck gold | WATTEAU |
| Got up? I’m obliged to do that, weary | ATTIRED |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Long run wrongly associated with Canadian waterway | grand union canal |
| One using free ticket passed on by teacher | DEADHEAD |
| Our team has possibly picked up web design | WEAVE |
| Part of theatre finale that’s particularly welcome | GODSEND |
| Rat briefly stopping near fish | STINGRAY |
| Relative, sprightly, heading off | AUNTY |
| Reserve weapon carried by English vessel | EARMARK |
| River has periodically recalled ferry? If only! | LOIRE |
| Rope that’s not long now twisted with energy | NOOSE |
| Spotted meat for lunch, the healthier sort? | UNCLEAN |
| Taking forever to cross street might be this? On the contrary! | SAGEST |
| The smallest number needed liquor — umpteen bottles | QUORUM |
| Thus tennis player should focus, like a pro? | on the game |
| Travelling rep due’s broken down | PUREED |
| What can be bittersweet: having nothing left with lots to go round? | MOLASSES |