The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 05 02

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Smart player finally participating in European trophies after reflection SPRUCE
Pass clergyman eating new vegetarian dish COLCANNON
Weary diatribe getting a Democrat removed TIRE
Greatly respect American folk hero REVERE
Not all bits of blossom everywhere SOME
Record from band is complete DISC
Opening of song memorable, capturing hint of recordings such as old 78s? SCRATCHY
Outer garment appreciated by poet TABARD
When twenty-two hundred hours, put on loud tie FASTEN
An outpouring enshrining one’s suffering ANGUISH
Notice breakdown in communication, perhaps, at sea ADRIFT
Unusual slice taken from cut of beef? RUM
Doctor near poorly person who grumbles MOANER
Sports ground concerning clubs REC
Part of flight from street broadcast STAIR
A distended shape to boot AS WELL
Way of speaking recalled in time in letter EPSILON
Animals collectively creep, it's said FAUNA
Choice of Roman numerals to indicate sleeping quarters DORM
Zero employment current in York OUSE
Pleased to have flag flying around party glad of
Stick a soft drink by attorney's alcoholic cocktail PINA COLADA
Gamble to avoid heading for rocks ICE
Companion learning about popular chemical element CHLORINE
Religious books penned by pensioner readily available ON TAP
Shiny silver key found in belt AGLEAM
Soft chap, solemn at heart GENTLE
Military campaign award uncovered WAR
Group of hospital patients tucking into dessert later AFTERWARDS
The Spanish artist entering Charlie's heavenly place EL DORADO
Caught a Geordie producing stick CANE
Unusually large seat for each BUMPER
Hesitation over doctor in Republican party providing candy? GUMDROP