The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 20

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Kingdom has king, extraordinary male REALM
Stole hat to hide wig LIBERATED
Is troublesome cat about to drink? ACTS UP
Swollen belly regularly expelled wind TUMID
English lord in court, close to fire escape ELUDE
Trick? Scot's bowled over SCAM
Inept don messed up conclusion ENDPOINT
Tree in coastal stretch, we hear? BEECH
Small child's bit of money MITE
Petty misdeed at home — consider it silly INDISCRETION
Note in verse dismissing Conservative sporting event TIME TRIAL
Youngsters oddly shunned nudist clubs? MINOR SUIT
Asian pop artist overcome by narcotic BHANGRA
Cactus in grave you could pick up? CEREUS
OLD MAN'S WISE WAY PASSAGE
Wedge book upright JAMB
Mottled fruit item given to daughter DAPPLE
Vehicle is endless worry CAR
My male ego's challenged in a playful way gamesomely
Sweet dough LOLLY
A US scientist of shockingly sham quality factitiousness
Obvious to take in one person for surgery? PATIENT
Swapping leaders, get criminal boss BIG DADDY
Go to welcome new court officials and clerks PENPUSHERS
Unfashionable coiffure and cap OUTDO
Manages toupee-clad bachelor hairdresser? rubs along
Sentimental Greek character disinclined to speak MUSHY
Squiffy setter's besetting sin MERRY
Dance held by retired secretary-general GYRATE
Change part of ’orse’s equipment ALTER
Number of social workers who rent accommodation? TENANTS
Herb beginning to speak, interrupting conference PARSLEY
Swiss areas preserve huge amounts CANTONS
Coach ticket leads to unexpected trouble and strain BUST A GUT
Sphere of influence restricted by very large sweetener SORBITOL
They heartlessly oversaw state repression TYRANNY
Last of several tattoos for couple LINK
Some lifelong criminal FELON
Dinky car, a true original MINIATURE
Notice sailors on front of orlop deck ADORN
Staff behind alpha male in capital AMMAN
A heartless wife upset me — so formidable! AWESOME