The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 2608 February 26 2024 Clues and Answers
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Applauded on leaving, exhausted | clapped out |
| Catch parent out | ENTRAP |
| Change rope with top sliced off | ALTER |
| Chilean surprisingly screens commercial for Mexican dish | ENCHILADA |
| Cleaner words a pope used | soap powder |
| Fake ID general set straight | REALIGNED |
| First kitty up-ended | TOP |
| Freight in vehicle, move away | CARGO |
| Frightening prospect arming the jerks | NIGHTMARE |
| From birth, that is removed from girl’s back | NATAL |
| Heading for California, company following different boat leaves | TOBACCO |
| Huge blow to a party supporting Royal Navy | TORNADO |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| In helmet, rookie underground | METRO |
| It’s only a part, but about right | EXCERPT |
| Man on board thrown vital rope, finally | CASTLE |
| Object assisting rowers, primarily? | OAR |
| Power drops, it’s said | REIGN |
| Reserve diver | SUB |
| Rubbish vehicle reversing — that’s driven across fields | TRACTOR |
| Show presenter in broadcast starring me! | RINGMASTER |
| Some tiger, a terrifying animal | RAT |
| Untrustworthy in bed, perhaps? | LYING |
| Where knives and forks are laid is up for discussion | on the table |
| Wine in port I spoiled, certainly not bottled | Pinot Noir |