The Times Specialist - Crossword Answers | 2022 05 29

crossword answers
Clue Answer
BBC TV newsreader, a presenter of Today since 2013 Mishal Husain
Michael Collins, Gus Grissom and Helen Sharman, for example ASTRONAUTS
Barring of pay increases by a government or company Wage freeze
The 1960s BBC comedy show The ____ popularised Miriam Karlin’s slogan “Everybody out!” RAG TRADE
Gum-based paint often used by children or beginners Poster colour
Haifa, Ashdod or Beersheba resident ISRAELI
In revolt UP IN ARMS
Woman whose husband is regularly away for short periods Grass widow
Travellers’ facilities at Watford Gap. Gordano, Chieveley or Clacket Lane SERVICE AREA
Very needy INDIGENT
Town named after an East Anglian king slain by Vikings Bury St Edmunds
BBC TV series, 2004-2012, starring Robert Glenister and Adrian Lester as con artists targeting corrupt rich people HUSTLE
Medium-sized African antelope which makes spectacular leaps to avoid predators IMPALA
A decision which is very easy to make no-brainer
French expression meaning “of course” Bien entendu
Neck cord to which a security badge is often attached LANYARD
In 2019, ____ West Coast replaced train services previously provided by Virgin AVANTI
In Spanish and Portuguese, a male friend AMIGO
A soccer player in his own half is always ____ ONSIDE
Arresting or stealing NICKING
An assault on a fortification, using ladders ESCALADE
Type of boat also called a double outrigger TRIMARAN
Not real, deceptive ILLUSORY
Excessively or foolishly affectionate DOTING
Supposed content of a small terracotta trophy awarded to England cricket captain Ivo Bligh in 1883 ASHES
Former BBC political editor, a Today presenter since 2015 Nick Robinson
Swashbuckling hero of The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan