The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 14

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Troublemakers are weak types, lacking weight IMPS
Is husband behind bar cast out? BANISH
Self-esteem and energy to depart EGO
A jolly poster, perhaps, introducing a naval force ARMADA
Grey adult initially reluctant to come forward ASHY
Small 13, but crucial KEY
Receiver of post — man said to faint? MAILDROP
French cow, possibly, standing by back of large car LIMOUSINE
Take a second job and while away time, getting frivolous? MOONLIGHT
Daughter is on programme of studies in Communication DISCOURSE
Empty-headed granny in outskirts of Ilfracombe INANE
Need to have inventive parent? NECESSITY
Reprobate entered age falsely DEGENERATE
Remains of an oleaceous tree? ASH
Wickedness coming to church subsequently SINCE
Notes on paper occasionally SOMETIMES
Wife maybe has role — loveless dictator PARTNER
Nice seats arranged for film buffs CINEASTES
Immaturity of horse carrying on excitedly at first NONAGE
Scheming lookalike finally fled London borough double-dealing
Way a prisoner is in prison STALAG
English at home always — waiting for one to come? ENGINEER
Difficult week disturbing a protégé AWKWARD
So ill, reportedly SIC
Players needing drink before start of match TEAM
Covering of animal pen sheik’s replaced SHEEPSKIN
Hooligan initially hiding in towing vessel THUG
Compel a fellow to become publicity bod PRESS AGENT
A new attempt by artist to produce material ANGORA
Picture left — one nibbled by rodent? PORTRAIT
Judge coming down heavily maybe — or holding back REFRAINING
Chap carrying can over form of restraint MANACLE
Paint Paddy applied over small area TEMPERA
Simple peasant meeting posh Asian worshipper HINDU
Artist’s workplace and breeding establishment originally in Oxford STUDIO