The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 06 23

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Scottish fine Liberal for affray BRAWL
King starts to expect downright victory EDWIN
Burn recusant's head in scalding vapour STREAM
Drug agent sends out missing tablet — egotist on reflection? NARCISSUS
Joined female journalist crossing United States FUSED
Bomb-makers here chopped sausage found in lavatories los alamos
Bodega finally provided source for tequila AGAVE
Thus treated, madam is unchanged REVERSED
Plant found by neat border OXLIP
Time to manage rearing horse EPOCH
What spectators sit on to support teams BACKSIDES
Fanatic to survive bracing term at sea EXTREMIST
American army officer, or a martial arts expert? COLORADAN
Easily tempted following deceptive sort back FRAIL
Row a bit, having stifled hesitation TERRACE
Cheese is component of buffet always FETA
Measures to make cheaters look silly HECTARES
Fund-raiser boarding vehicle, one alongside a restaurant CAFETERIA
One between legs — potential cause of tears? ONION
Board member or lowly worker? PAWN
Notice gong in brick building ADOBE
City is in downward move, becoming resolute DECISIVE
Eleven run Plantagenet stronghold RANGERS
Dinosaur disregarding rodent and duck shows muscle TRICEPS
Satisfactory beer should be served up for beast OKAPI
Record one's lines for occasion EPISODE
Climbing orchid poorly placed in front area VANILLA
Head of poor country, a realm of yesteryear PRUSSIA
Special offers? Pub benefits BARGAINS
Notes avocets flying OCTAVES
Had to keep quiet, coming to a church away from conflict AT PEACE
Poles touring States after servant in base makes bloomer black-eyed susan
Run hard, finally coming to wood DASH
Spirit? No alcoholic drink to be knocked back DAEMON
Employs tricks to remove leader USES
Cheerfully roam, dashing to trap one skein of geese? GALLIVANT
Parisian pig swallowing a black stone CABOCHON
Doesn't have to sound sloppy LACKS
Compare lighter alternative MATCH
Stone in ring presented to mate OPAL
Host drinks wine, sticky stuff MASTIC
List old books in possession of artist ROTA