The Times Specialist - Crossword Answers | 2023 05 14

crossword answers
Clue Answer
A word which can be prefixed by tight, guide or tow ROPE
A fork-rooted plant once said to have magical powers MANDRAKE
“Never corner an opponent, and always ____ him to save his face” (Liddell Hart) ASSIST
Joseph Conrad novel; Ripley’s spaceship in Alien NOSTROMO
Originally American term for someone operating deviously FINAGLER
The ____ was a 1969 book about promotion, intended to be satire PETER PRINCIPLE
Fungus, for example BOGEYMAN
____ starred in 264 episodes of Murder, She Wrote Angela Lansbury
Indulging in plunder and pillage DEPREDATORY
To act in a way inviting disaster ride for a fall
Type of shoe historically worn by native Americans MOCCASIN
Hairstyle famously worn by child star Shirley Temple RINGLETS
“All is not well. I doubt some ____” (Hamlet) foul play
Operatic character whose tiny hand was frozen MIMI
Liquid produced by mashing in beer and whisky making WORT
The rufous-bellied ___ is Brazil’s national bird THRUSH
Comedian Jenny ____ was pleasingly named for her 2012 Celebrity Masterchef appearance ECLAIR
Roman leader who invaded Britain in 55BC and 54BC CAESAR
Loose name for a small insect which may bite GNAT
Illness often diagnosed by pain at McBurney’s point APPENDICITIS