The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 12 09

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Pass or failure? LAPSE
Take advantage of exit poll almost being wrong EXPLOIT
A warmer nest has to be configured to accommodate ten birds manx shearwaters
Copier under pressure in exam PAPER
Joined English National Opera on retirement ONE
Suddenly gets angry in front of sexy picture SNAPSHOT
King perhaps wants an end to hostilities declared PIECE
Explain tricks, having got honest CONSTRUE
Change over hands, right to left SWAP
Spot beer, getting round in POINT
Swimmer dealt a blow in flank WHITING
Church article samples particular buildings for worship chantries
Lazy type’s beginning to change, making money KRONE
Conservative supporter keeping millions coolly CALMLY
Bad girl admitting crime, finally banned ILLEGAL
Raid, circumventing commercial security device creating obstruction ROADBLOCK
Half expected learner to drive out EXPEL
Composer leaves meal unfinished SUPPE
Comedian gets someone to attract punters to show BARKER
Fast runner briefly interrupted by a fog HAAR
Victorian essayist's half-hearted idle chat? PATER
American nut exercises about noon PECAN
One feeling for insect in a number trapped by girl ANTENNA
Support pageant or plays PATRONAGE
Fatter as a result of beer — pounds one’s hiding PORTLIER
Thus top politician conveys his dishonest argument SOPHISM
Not all red lentils, say, cause aversion REPULSE
What may be seen in one area close by NEAR
See a hundred relations making time for private drink lock-in
Behind river, exposed fish SEA TROUT
Change, say, when meeting old, trusted friend ALTER EGO
Participant in match, heading off for journey RIDE
Charm one’s way in? ENTRANCE
One party has a grip on my part of America IDAHO
Study printed work and background CONTEXT
Atmospheric flow pattern, neatly conic in circulation ANTICYCLONE
Stomach for eating rubbish TRIPE
Happen to be in crowd at game? TURNOUT
Ensure no hint of tittle-tattle spreading! ENTRE NOUS