The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 14

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