The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 08 31

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Best man's embraced by old friend OPTIMAL
Agency, largely understanding manufacturing needs, arranges openings for graduate ALUMNA
One carrying spare tyre may be finished with boat crew OVERWEIGHT
Nut enters rising river — that's devotion for you NOVENA
Meat product novel writers “luv” LIVERWURST
One flyer in drink, another being on rescue vessel MEADOWLARK
After whiskey, John spins yarn WOOL
Game bird King George observed on river GROUSE
Get rid of garden facility SHED
Gratuity possibly given on racecourse TIP
Sparkler hastily shortened at each end ASTI
Put another way, nothing doing UP TO
One German mug? On the contrary! EINSTEIN
Fluid taken in by hippopotamus, say — one that's shy? WALLFLOWER
Female chef, ultimately limited by time restriction, serves delicacy TRUFFLE
Crew provided obsolete engine part, for example MANIFOLD
Busy period requires routine with no time off, hospitals admitted RUSH HOUR
Oppressor’s extremely touchy diatribe TYRANT
Final letter from girl in borders of Oklahoma OMEGA
Peace of mind provided by letters read aloud EASE
Photograph vessels going north SNAP
Sales talk? It’s not quite the model PATTER
Sluggish type’s second dejected trainer SLOWCOACH
Traveller rejected cold and hot fish PERCH
Unexpected cops’ raid occurring irregularly SPORADIC
Fuss about a soldier’s leisurely movement ADAGIO
Have sufficient funds for a fine crossing AFFORD
In old vehicle at first, a ceramic wind instrument OCARINA
In the saddle, master travels against the current UPSTREAM
Intrepid hound Aunt Edwina shows UNDAUNTED
Give firm assurance, investing millions COMPROMISE
Girl runs along with a bunch of keys REBECCA
Islander a Venetian artist located outside a hotel TAHITIAN
Limited extract from religious cantata SCANT
Three pounds secures ring, I report — that's sweet LOLLIPOP
Touring lochs, picked up something from dog track FOLLOW
Uncertain about one religious group after daughter finds trouble DIFFICULTY
Go first in division after gaining three points WEND
One who no longer works on Scottish island RETIREE
Overcharge man on board ROOK
Letting down front, crease fabric and squeeze once OLD FLAME
Brush with celebrity over astral phenomenon STARDUST
Item of tableware in broken state quietly put back PLACE MAT
Continental river horse, perhaps? Sounds like it RHONE
Dine in hot weather in Albert Square? EAT
He died, supported by Duke in real push forward OBTRUDE
Where it's unclear, agree to differ about chap that's upset GREY AREA
Food's ready, with baker excited — bravo! DONER KEBAB
Thing that is regularly what ballet dancers wear TIGHTS
Argument some used to get fine gauzy fabric TIFFANY
Cat identified by old church group OCELOT
It's usually broadcast after the match CONFETTI
A reason for being beached? AGROUND
Worn-out fan belt bodged together with tie flea-bitten