The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 04 12

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Duck initially enters river NILE
Narrative books by editor possessing special aptitude TALENTED
Poor Romans asking for a huge sum of money a kings ransom
Shrewd king protected by outstanding old nobleman abroad ARCHDUKE
Napoleonic battle seen in mundane journal picked up JENA
Every bovine animal skin in East End getting bleach PEROXIDE
Last part of fish Alan halved FINAL
Card game nap taking place here? CRIB
Prevents going around NE area of London BARNES
Homespun savoury biscuit accompanies quantity of beer cracker-barrel
Cooking vessel two pets smashed STEWPOT
Area clear and dry ARID
Ruin zest, an ingredient for cake? MARZIPAN
Detach page following French article, for example UNPEG
Serious illness — Mark felt awful continually SCARLET FEVER
Alien sport broadcast over ancient European region ETRURIA
Australian truck silent, heading off UTE
Born in June: female, finally NEE
Wedding attendant is French male in bar BEST MAN
Controls art gallery intended, we hear, for restoration REINSTATEMENT
Country artist probing level of brightness? IRAQ