The Times Specialist - Crossword Answers | 2022 05 29

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Not real, deceptive ILLUSORY
Type of boat also called a double outrigger TRIMARAN
Very needy INDIGENT
Neck cord to which a security badge is often attached LANYARD
Michael Collins, Gus Grissom and Helen Sharman, for example ASTRONAUTS
In Spanish and Portuguese, a male friend AMIGO
In 2019, ____ West Coast replaced train services previously provided by Virgin AVANTI
Haifa, Ashdod or Beersheba resident ISRAELI
Former BBC political editor, a Today presenter since 2015 Nick Robinson
Excessively or foolishly affectionate DOTING
BBC TV series, 2004-2012, starring Robert Glenister and Adrian Lester as con artists targeting corrupt rich people HUSTLE
BBC TV newsreader, a presenter of Today since 2013 Mishal Husain
Barring of pay increases by a government or company Wage freeze
French expression meaning “of course” Bien entendu
An assault on a fortification, using ladders ESCALADE
Gum-based paint often used by children or beginners Poster colour
Woman whose husband is regularly away for short periods Grass widow
Travellers’ facilities at Watford Gap. Gordano, Chieveley or Clacket Lane SERVICE AREA
Town named after an East Anglian king slain by Vikings Bury St Edmunds
The 1960s BBC comedy show The ____ popularised Miriam Karlin’s slogan “Everybody out!” RAG TRADE
Swashbuckling hero of The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan
Supposed content of a small terracotta trophy awarded to England cricket captain Ivo Bligh in 1883 ASHES
Medium-sized African antelope which makes spectacular leaps to avoid predators IMPALA
Arresting or stealing NICKING
A soccer player in his own half is always ____ ONSIDE
A decision which is very easy to make no-brainer
In revolt UP IN ARMS