The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 04 12

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Shrewd king protected by outstanding old nobleman abroad ARCHDUKE
Ruin zest, an ingredient for cake? MARZIPAN
Narrative books by editor possessing special aptitude TALENTED
Last part of fish Alan halved FINAL
Every bovine animal skin in East End getting bleach PEROXIDE
Duck initially enters river NILE
Country artist probing level of brightness? IRAQ
Controls art gallery intended, we hear, for restoration REINSTATEMENT
Card game nap taking place here? CRIB
Born in June: female, finally NEE
Australian truck silent, heading off UTE
Area clear and dry ARID
Alien sport broadcast over ancient European region ETRURIA
Cooking vessel two pets smashed STEWPOT
Detach page following French article, for example UNPEG
Homespun savoury biscuit accompanies quantity of beer cracker-barrel
Napoleonic battle seen in mundane journal picked up JENA
Poor Romans asking for a huge sum of money a kings ransom
Prevents going around NE area of London BARNES
Wedding attendant is French male in bar BEST MAN
Serious illness — Mark felt awful continually SCARLET FEVER