The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 12 24

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Rubbish on-line about cruel figure in Labour nemean lion
Free from charge after inconclusive unfair accusation LIBERATE
One ordered about ten cattle OXEN
Boy right to crack jokes in finery GLAD RAGS
Dwarf hiding pennies in grass HAPPY
Obscure allusion picked up, getting harder to pick up DIMINUENDO
Politician dropping round, engaging a cup-bearer, say TRAY
Fine wines prepared eg in vats VINTAGES
Knock down leader of legion roughly on march DEMOLISH
Part of pin’s head turned up covered in glitter SHINBONE
Comfortable place to prepare tea I pour finally ARMCHAIR
Dissolute characters from Govan in French city AVIGNON
Jittery neurotic around a time for gas explosion ERUCTATION
Printing measures used in English manuscript EMS
State what usually keeps being reflected UTAH
Grace perhaps follows bad end for outlaw ned kelly
Egg on lady, every so often getting first prize? GOLD
Follower, what lady showing a lot of leg may have? MINION
European skill behind film — it enhances sounds EAR TRUMPET
Queen's partner’s stored knowledge is a minimal sham TOKENISM
Holding a piece of hose STOCKING
Teacher starts off shouting in room SIR
Novel English magazine's contents cut back EMMA
Crazy solvers! CRACKERS
Wise, perhaps, to have, on reflection, some in reserve ERNIE
Here’s some gifts PRESENTS
Long to have gym outside home PINE
Cheese put on a crossword setter's Japanese dish EDAMAME
Predator caught fabulous bird CROC
River keeping cool for convenience URINAL