The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 14

crossword answers
Clue Answer
A jolly poster, perhaps, introducing a naval force ARMADA
Self-esteem and energy to depart EGO
Is husband behind bar cast out? BANISH
Troublemakers are weak types, lacking weight IMPS
Daughter is on programme of studies in Communication DISCOURSE
Take a second job and while away time, getting frivolous? MOONLIGHT
French cow, possibly, standing by back of large car LIMOUSINE
Receiver of post — man said to faint? MAILDROP
Small 13, but crucial KEY
Grey adult initially reluctant to come forward ASHY
Compel a fellow to become publicity bod PRESS AGENT
Hooligan initially hiding in towing vessel THUG
Players needing drink before start of match TEAM
Covering of animal pen sheik’s replaced SHEEPSKIN
So ill, reportedly SIC
English at home always — waiting for one to come? ENGINEER
Difficult week disturbing a protégé AWKWARD
Artist’s workplace and breeding establishment originally in Oxford STUDIO
Chap carrying can over form of restraint MANACLE
Judge coming down heavily maybe — or holding back REFRAINING
Picture left — one nibbled by rodent? PORTRAIT
A new attempt by artist to produce material ANGORA
Simple peasant meeting posh Asian worshipper HINDU
Paint Paddy applied over small area TEMPERA
Nice seats arranged for film buffs CINEASTES
Reprobate entered age falsely DEGENERATE
Need to have inventive parent? NECESSITY
Wife maybe has role — loveless dictator PARTNER
Notes on paper occasionally SOMETIMES
Wickedness coming to church subsequently SINCE
Remains of an oleaceous tree? ASH
Empty-headed granny in outskirts of Ilfracombe INANE
Immaturity of horse carrying on excitedly at first NONAGE
Scheming lookalike finally fled London borough double-dealing
Way a prisoner is in prison STALAG