The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 19

crossword answers
Clue Answer
A place for firm assumptions PREMISES
Accompanying opening line — or after it? RANDY
Being tight-lipped, in case of some battle SECRECY
Concerning time before finding local official once REEVE
Eastern ruler said to flourish SHEIKH
Flight affected by winds? SPIRAL STAIRCASE
Following exploit, managed uneventful journey MILK RUN
One using free ticket passed on by teacher DEADHEAD
Our team has possibly picked up web design WEAVE
Rat briefly stopping near fish STINGRAY
Relative, sprightly, heading off AUNTY
Reserve weapon carried by English vessel EARMARK
River has periodically recalled ferry? If only! LOIRE
The smallest number needed liquor — umpteen bottles QUORUM
Travelling rep due's broken down PUREED
A couple allowed a bit of bling BRACELET
Apparently last, as it turns out AFTER ALL
REPORTEDLY REMAINED SOBER STAID
I run into head buccaneer PIRATE
Be able to buy a fine car AFFORD
Less colourful pair drinking beer PALER
Long to see river in grotto CRAVE
Pet sent back small drink PUSS
Place in sequence for a Charlie CHAPLIN
Plagued — by a piece of it? AGUE
Put into place a quiet fielding position APPOINT
Quickly produce winning blow KNOCKOUT
Republican slogan maybe is mad BARKING
Strange old large cup ODD
Coloured garments drew approval tie-dyes
Knight, a bit dodgy, giving off bad smell NIFFY
Being drunk, note, is a tricky situation TIGHT SPOT