The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 2561 January 2, 2024, Clues and Answers
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| A couple of animals shot for host, say | ANAGRAM |
| A great American author or two | TWAIN |
| A journey across river for legendary vessel | ARGO |
| Advocating for Mahler’s first for concert | PROM |
| Attempt to improve some wine circle | REDO |
| Bishop, for one, whose position is determined by rank and file | CHESSMAN |
| Composer discernible in subtle harmonies | LEHAR |
| Distort shared lines for aggressive marketing | hard sell |
| East European’s craziness depicted in series | RUMANIAN |
| Fellow holding me back is evil genius | DEMON |
| Frank, Charlie and I would | CANDID |
| GBS and RLS, for example | men of letters |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Going to be published before spring | OUTBOUND |
| Its players are a shade lighter than their traditional opponents | CAMBRIDGE |
| Kind of letter that’s written to be financially obstructive | block capital |
| Look left on plane for its destination | AIRPORT |
| Neanderthal starting on all fours | OAF |
| Philanthropist’s name inscribed in entrance | DONOR |
| Players, guided, moved two men defensively | CASTLED |
| Severely criticise Peter in theatre | PAN |
| Slowly move young woman back, straggler | LAGGARD |
| Small and convenient mixed drink | SHANDY |
| Test in Oval with area separating sides | ORAL |
| What seasonally encourages a romantic understanding? | MISTLETOE |