The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 08 31

crossword answers
Clue Answer
After whiskey, John spins yarn WOOL
Agency, largely understanding manufacturing needs, arranges openings for graduate ALUMNA
Best man's embraced by old friend OPTIMAL
Busy period requires routine with no time off, hospitals admitted RUSH HOUR
Crew provided obsolete engine part, for example MANIFOLD
Female chef, ultimately limited by time restriction, serves delicacy TRUFFLE
Fluid taken in by hippopotamus, say — one that's shy? WALLFLOWER
One German mug? On the contrary! EINSTEIN
Put another way, nothing doing UP TO
Sparkler hastily shortened at each end ASTI
One flyer in drink, another being on rescue vessel MEADOWLARK
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
Letting down front, crease fabric and squeeze once OLD FLAME
Item of tableware in broken state quietly put back PLACE MAT
It's usually broadcast after the match CONFETTI
He died, supported by Duke in real push forward OBTRUDE
Go first in division after gaining three points WEND
Give firm assurance, investing millions COMPROMISE
Girl runs along with a bunch of keys REBECCA
Food's ready, with baker excited — bravo! DONER KEBAB
Thing that is regularly what ballet dancers wear TIGHTS
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
Worn-out fan belt bodged together with tie flea-bitten
Where it's unclear, agree to differ about chap that's upset GREY AREA
Argument some used to get fine gauzy fabric TIFFANY
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
A reason for being beached? AGROUND
Brush with celebrity over astral phenomenon STARDUST
Cat identified by old church group OCELOT
Continental river horse, perhaps? Sounds like it RHONE
Dine in hot weather in Albert Square? EAT
Final letter from girl in borders of Oklahoma OMEGA
Fuss about a soldier’s leisurely movement ADAGIO
Game bird King George observed on river GROUSE
Get rid of garden facility SHED
Gratuity possibly given on racecourse TIP
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
Islander a Venetian artist located outside a hotel TAHITIAN
Limited extract from religious cantata SCANT
One who no longer works on Scottish island RETIREE
Oppressor’s extremely touchy diatribe TYRANT
Overcharge man on board ROOK