The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 04 23

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Shepherd initially caring for flock SWARM
Climber in training area PEA
Member on stage LEG
PRAYER FROM CREW ON CAPSIZED CRAFT MANTRA
Graduate pens two articles in plant BANANA
Hotel in pleasant position NICHE
Criminal covers same ground in cellar BASEMENT
A page of baseless, false old stories AESOPS FABLES
Consistency in contract AGREEMENT
Establishment no-one has a pop at ORPHANAGE
Island people in specialist trial EXPERIMENT
Lear's daughter in good heart leaves for season OREGANO
Runner seen in Lusk Island SKI
Sheep bit castle defenders here? RAMPART
The PM arose to change prevailing mood ATMOSPHERE
Wise to have statue moved ASTUTE
Dish seen in fine old dresser MACARONI
Useless little film receiving Oscar VOID
There’s a problem for all to see: ball trapped between rugby posts? UH-OH
Romantic piece: hit performance listened out for NOCTURNE
Report of engine trouble — sponsor getting sack BACKFIRE
Peers into vessel, bonnet having been pulled back NOBLESSE
Old shipping magnate’s donkey rides? ONASSIS
Main unit for broadcasters opening in Yale? KEYHOLE
Luxury’s endless advantage PLUS
Incumbent at first on females, one not so friendly, to relay pardon OFFICEHOLDER
Go, feeling one’s leaving for long time LIFE SENTENCE
Face family, cold, having received welcome earlier GOTHIC
Arouse hostility against one deviously ANTAGONISE
Our mutual confidant? GATEPOST
Reserve power needed for small cooler ICE CUBE
Country lad as lover distraught EL SALVADOR
Boast pay can secure plant CROWFOOT
A villain tailed by Sherlock, ultimately for sport KABADDI
Family’s experiences after descending on a foreign city KINSHASA
Name of E number originally used in topping EBENEZER
Laughter about need to employ such a search? house-to-house