The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 11 21

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Early stage in imagination INFANCY
Scottish writer given right to build obstacle BARRIER
Decree DA meant to develop MANDATE
Belligerent allies, we suggested central powers
“Mountain church,” a gospel standard BENCHMARK
Grasslike plant primarily straggling border SEDGE
Pence and shillings raised in charity work by David PSALM
Aim to express disapproval OBJECT
One in fifty seven teens not very excitable TENNESSEE
In favour of light weight computer file PROGRAM
Drink provided by commander in short outdoor garment COCOA
For a kiss, cut down strong drink RAKI
Sort of currency claimed when travelling DECIMAL
Apparently embarrassed prosecutor upset poisoner ADDER
Task force for Hull City? tiger team
Nearly laid out by a tree ASPEN
Drink to follow for small pet LAPDOG
Get high up to install large sort of panel SOLAR
Extremist involved in adult radicalisation ULTRA
Sturdy horse runs over a venomous snake COBRA
Unstable, like some mountain peaks? ROCKY
Support son over joint sports contest, perhaps CHAMPIONSHIP
Small pine for one, or spruce SMARTEN
Very keen daughter replacing front of hands-free device DEAD SET
Angry about a hybrid style of music CROSSOVER
Cut and separate a few lines BIT PART
Prophet a doctor originally supported AMOS
Painter does what would-be MP may hope to do GAINSBOROUGH
Overlord’s shelter by river at end of estate POTENTATE
Stones are remarkable for echoes RESONATES
Leader leaving crazy military force ARMY
Anticipate no relaxation during trip FORESTALL
It hurts to give licence to young bird OWLET