The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 06 02

crossword answers
Clue Answer
One getting into flash car? RACER
Some perfumier he interested in eau de Cologne locally RHEIN
Where hammer and anvil are extremely tough taken from Tolkien's realm MIDDLE EAR
Character from Jerusalem I name in support of peace! SHIN
Perverse creature who might pinch twirling girl attending many parties CRABBED
Story including Fitzgerald's opening sentence LIFE
The spirit of Henry IV, say BOURBON
Men’s publication from convict — about a Deutschmark LAD MAG
Messenger detained hugging artist HERALD
Optimal to live above street BEST
Racket smashing causes talk CONFAB
Venue for sports fan getting snack food GROUNDNUT
Kind of green plan to recycle CHARTREUSE
Group receiving direction before start of Long March BORDERLAND
Unusual jade stud, fixed as required ADJUSTED
Our land is ploughed as a small lump appears NODULAR
Call e.g. ChatGPT capital DUBAI
Sailor crossing border on an unusually shaped boat TRIMARAN
Encountered Oscar repeatedly making movement me too
Poultry cage Edward brought on board COOPTED
Weapons treaty, shaky at best, close to completion TEST BAN
Alcohol and some cocaine — last bit of crack PUNCHLINE
Periodically cheers up, given what you may be reading now AT TIMES
Appeal after copper stops working case ACCUSATIVE
Grass where go-carts oddly going missing OAT
Not firm figure in French radio, perhaps UNSET
Booty from large house picked up HAUL
A maker of horror films needing someone to overact? HAMMER
Henry quits Asian bank, perhaps he goes in last TAILENDER
Hesitation when opening man’s present HERE
Fix a fizzy drink: DA gets a cocktail PINA COLADA
European arriving at chamber for event POLE VAULT
Hang around small Scottish river STAY
Yours truly has a cosy place, most humble MEANEST
Live entertainment not primarily what a crossword may provide? BEMUSEMENT
Breaks up gangs descended on by CID officers DISBANDS