The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 05 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Rest in peace as everlasting EASE
NOTE COVERING WRAPS ROUND NUTS AND WASHER LAUNDROMAT
Almost eat too much, coming back for drink GROG
Case having been dismissed, criminals cheat at cards ROOK
Elevated works building maliciously ruined TRASHED
Having tantrums on retreat, one in flight STEP
Leaves one's food? HERBIVORE
Member has desire: see her excited about cold dairy product LIMBURGER CHEESE
Nationalist group getting in touch PATRIOT
Old submarine docks at eastern island — almost everyone knows it OPEN SECRET
One responsible for standards in cabbage and beer COLE PORTER
Political assistant has quiet time seizing power SHERPA
Revolutionary nearly put frighteners on Mrs Siddons? SARAH
Rise of drag performer? TOWER
Short bloke has drug habit ROBE
Son an amusing character spoils SWAG
A number like it DIGIT
Anchor adrift in my kingdom MONARCHY
Australian figure in fresh air OZONE
Boxer who sat up, befuddled SOUTHPAW
Sharp-tasting dessert TART
Rook in front of tree is not considered RASH
Parish priest's heading off — it's a crime ARSON
One swamp recalled in desert GOBI
Nine acts rewritten, for example INSTANCE
Munch chop after chop, initially CHEW
Move quickly back for jazz? TRAD
Lessening of dose perhaps cured it, on receiving treatment REDUCTION
Joint seen kicking, partially pulled back KNEE
Fascinating job for metalworkers! RIVETING
Expert attempt CRACK
Edible stalks rot RHUBARB
Different date I require shortly — one being held DETAINEE
Cheerful: shame supercilious UPPITY
Sticky substance in bottom of pot on variety of cereal TREACLE
Tough, best car HARDTOP
Upper-class crystal cut-glass
Leave vehicle burning ALIGHT
Horrible sweet, is it? UNSAVOURY