The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 08

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Opening tea — nice exporting India! CHANCE
Policeman penning note such as could be disputed CONTESTABLE
Quiet chap in post office PIANO
High cynical tone confused ANTICYCLONE
Relaxed time — unknown in TV hospital drama CASUALTY
Flowering plant is decennial unusually CELANDINE
Exercises taking power and energy PEP
Snapper in river a long time CAMERA
Disorganised coach is confused about it on reflection CHAOTIC
Choose a deep sounding type of flute PICCOLO
Approve party in apartment ADOPT
Support book event BRACE
Voracious bird round United States RAVENOUS
Wear from some bolero designer ERODE
Woodwind instrument made from old tree trunk, not large OBOE
What finishes off lazy bistro who’ll cook egg only partly YOLK
Left out, in flower and growing rapidly BOOMING
Hound British bird of prey BEAGLE
Football team’s magazine ARSENAL
Drink — mine is raised on request mostly TIPPLE
Admit cipher is broken by one crew regularly CONCEDE