The Times Specialist - Crossword Answers | 2022 05 29

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Supposed content of a small terracotta trophy awarded to England cricket captain Ivo Bligh in 1883 ASHES
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
Medium-sized African antelope which makes spectacular leaps to avoid predators IMPALA
In Spanish and Portuguese, a male friend AMIGO
Haifa, Ashdod or Beersheba resident ISRAELI
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
Excessively or foolishly affectionate DOTING
BBC TV series, 2004-2012, starring Robert Glenister and Adrian Lester as con artists targeting corrupt rich people HUSTLE
In revolt UP IN ARMS
French expression meaning “of course” Bien entendu
Gum-based paint often used by children or beginners Poster colour
An assault on a fortification, using ladders ESCALADE
A soccer player in his own half is always ____ ONSIDE
Woman whose husband is regularly away for short periods Grass widow
Travellers’ facilities at Watford Gap. Gordano, Chieveley or Clacket Lane SERVICE AREA
Former BBC political editor, a Today presenter since 2015 Nick Robinson
BBC TV newsreader, a presenter of Today since 2013 Mishal Husain
Barring of pay increases by a government or company Wage freeze
Arresting or stealing NICKING
In 2019, ____ West Coast replaced train services previously provided by Virgin AVANTI
Swashbuckling hero of The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan
Not real, deceptive ILLUSORY
A decision which is very easy to make no-brainer