The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2019 05 21

crossword answers
Clue Answer
MC in circus starring me doing acrobatics RINGMASTER
Officer joining foremost American organisation with widespread influence OCTOPUS
SYRIAN MONEY: IN OLDER TIMES ONE NOTE PIASTRE
Partition eastern gym, cracking problem SEPTUM
Proceeds north into each circle, then south EARNINGS
Groom blow-dries mare’s tail to relieve of dirty bits BOWDLERISE
Rises from bed to obtain drink GETS UP
Poet beginning to speak and think in French SPENSER
JAZZ HIT BOP
Colour used in painting experimentally TINGE
Hero undergoes changes, getting university recognition HONOURS DEGREE
Collect sportsman swapping sides PRAYER
Gives the go-ahead for punishments SANCTIONS
Leave with drunkards and disappear GO WALKIES
Looking embarrassed about punishment being made clear REFINED
GIVING DRUG TO ROVER, MAYBE, ADMITTING WRONG DOSING
Snake outside shelter not wanting to be disturbed maybe ASLEEP
Veto law to do with deliveries at Lord's? OVERRULE
Web image maybe of impressive proportions? EPIC
The Caymans ordered to expel European sailor YACHTSMAN
Worry about Navy no longer getting in the way CONCERN
More than one opponent is undermining social worker ANTIS
Solemn person following pair in sneaky walk PROWL
Sovereign power, we hear, is cast aside THROWN
Subject of article by this writer THEME
The orator’s unfortunate complaint SORE THROAT
The range of a missile, say, up to a point AS FAR AS IT GOES
Short grave type pursuing queen TOM
Travels depending on lifts may present problems HITCHES
CRUSHED NUTS THE FEMALE'S TUCKED INTO MASHED
PETER OUT WITH EDWARD CERTAINLY DID NOT BINGE DIETED
Exaggerate European doctor touching designer up EMBROIDER
Plug more suitable after another sort of plug ADAPTER
Does perhaps put off removing centrepiece DEER
Drunk swore — that's not so good WORSE
German bloke obeying regime DIETER
Fly beyond remaining fire OVERSHOOT
Goes from pad, rest having been disturbed DEPARTS
Heading west, disciples blunder SLIP UP
THE PARISIAN TAKEN IN BY FEMALE, A PARTICULARLY BEAUTIFUL ONE HELEN
AMBITIOUS, LIKE COUNTRY ENGAGED IN PART ASPIRANT
Chunk of zinc is originally for cutter INCISOR
Criticise the German in airport making a mess DISORDERLY
Designed a piano in outhouse SHAPED
Different one in Paris Match UNEQUAL
British troops enter pub, naturally! INBORN
“Full English” after salesman gave permission? REPLETE
A tobogganist turning up on track — as he must train? REGULARLY
After terrible dispute, editor is substituted DEPUTISED
Any number in a spot daydream TRANCE
Attitude of little old saint, outwardly virtuous POSTURE
Priest, say, cutting one abhorrent benefit PRIVILEGE
Singer mentioned legendary rock SCYLLA
Theatre boss inspires first of three caviar suppliers STURGEON