The Times – Cryptic – Times Cryptic No 28833 February 7 2024 Clues and Solutions
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Almost take top off European sports accessory | ski pole |
| Auntie’s book on queen, perhaps | BEEB |
| Bank robber is pretty Scottish | BONNIE |
| Close concealed bags I’m thinking | HUMID |
| Composer not at home with one idol worshipper | PAGAN |
| Go around Australia with a philosopher | SPINOZA |
| Hard to escape drama over energy and oil producer | tea tree |
| Heading north in piazza, jeer flautist’s improvised music | free jazz |
| I’m responsible by turning up in crazy clothes? | my bad |
| In America, check a pipe for crack producing pool of water? | BILLABONG |
| Lambasted delinquent youth about skin condition | TRASHED |
| Large amphibian with tag on it aroused notice | giant toad |
| Mark circling yard in eg NYPD vehicle | squad car |
| Monster yak caught in pan | JABBERWOCK |
| One ringing about a garden in Derbyshire town | BAKEWELL |
| Operation privy to pocketing one or two-pennyworth? | OPINION |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Playing gig, we munch sticky food | chewing gum |
| Queen’s Head pub is mad to change — it’s a big disappointment | damp squib |
| Ready to cook a starter of duck after lying down | APRONED |
| Red team’s in reversing vehicle | MARXIST |
| Resident of lair associated with eastern school on island | DENIZEN |
| Rudimentary airline? That’s not my fault! | BASIC |
| Song close to baptismal font | ARIAL |
| Stand up again when hearing wedding, say | RITE |
| Surprise — no topping on top of the pastry | TARTLET |
| Tasteless dwelling from 1900 soon occupied by Spanish agreement | MCMANSION |
| Times covers wise guys set up for crime | BIGAMY |
| Trailer to run over piano initially | PREVIEW |
| Twilight Zone at first featured in homework? That’s silly | DITZY |
| What sank Liberal opposition after a time? | ATLANTIS |
| Working with heads of government agency to support Conservative party line? | CONGA |
| Writer briefly pens a flyer | QUAIL |