The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 2560 January 1, 2024, Clues and Solutions
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Aftermath of second cleanse | BACKWASH |
| Atlas drawn roughly by learner with shortcomings revealed | warts-and-all |
| Build in corner patio untidily | INCORPORATE |
| Cat born in vault | TOMB |
| Dislike platform with missing front | ODIUM |
| Fasten leading commodity | STAPLE |
| Filthy masses welcoming king | MANKY |
| Fire prisoner getting standard share | CONFLAGRATION |
| Howl before individual finally thrust blade | BAYONET |
| Important man by Ulster’s borders | URGENT |
| Incisive piece from newspaper | CUTTING |
| Isolated group is wretched clan embraced by First Lady | ENCLAVE |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Kisses following small errors | SLIPS |
| Label popular Eastern stew | TAGINE |
| Late interval when dancing with unknown instead | ALTERNATIVELY |
| Poncey ex-oilman returned holding flower | OXEYE |
| Prohibits importing European seeds | BEANS |
| Run properly, losing head of late | RECENTLY |
| Scrabble piece returned by first snob? | ELITIST |
| Select Ernie to carry reading desk | LECTERN |
| Sheep consume loudly | EWES |
| Strive to smuggle animal product for non-meat eater | VEGGIE |
| Syrup from maple perhaps covering a caramel’s edges | TREACLE |
| Travelling ocean in boat | CANOE |