The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 12 09

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Suddenly gets angry in front of sexy picture SNAPSHOT
Thus top politician conveys his dishonest argument SOPHISM
Victorian essayist's half-hearted idle chat? PATER
American nut exercises about noon PECAN
Atmospheric flow pattern, neatly conic in circulation ANTICYCLONE
Change over hands, right to left SWAP
Charm one’s way in? ENTRANCE
Conservative supporter keeping millions coolly CALMLY
Copier under pressure in exam PAPER
Half expected learner to drive out EXPEL
Joined English National Opera on retirement ONE
King perhaps wants an end to hostilities declared PIECE
Not all red lentils, say, cause aversion REPULSE
One feeling for insect in a number trapped by girl ANTENNA
Spot beer, getting round in POINT
Stomach for eating rubbish TRIPE
Study printed work and background CONTEXT
Support pageant or plays PATRONAGE
Swimmer dealt a blow in flank WHITING
Take advantage of exit poll almost being wrong EXPLOIT
What may be seen in one area close by NEAR
See a hundred relations making time for private drink lock-in
Raid, circumventing commercial security device creating obstruction ROADBLOCK
Pass or failure? LAPSE
Participant in match, heading off for journey RIDE
One party has a grip on my part of America IDAHO
Lazy type’s beginning to change, making money KRONE
Happen to be in crowd at game? TURNOUT
Fatter as a result of beer — pounds one’s hiding PORTLIER
Fast runner briefly interrupted by a fog HAAR
Explain tricks, having got honest CONSTRUE
Composer leaves meal unfinished SUPPE
Comedian gets someone to attract punters to show BARKER
Church article samples particular buildings for worship chantries
Change, say, when meeting old, trusted friend ALTER EGO
Bad girl admitting crime, finally banned ILLEGAL
A warmer nest has to be configured to accommodate ten birds manx shearwaters
Behind river, exposed fish SEA TROUT
Ensure no hint of tittle-tattle spreading! ENTRE NOUS