The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 04 24

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Seize report of widely-encountered ruminants COMMANDEER
Shrub in old list of French rarities, principally OLEANDER
Steep charge imposed on son at university SATURATE
Young creature perpetually restricted by obstruction LEVERET
Composer’s frightful glare ELGAR
Dispatch a tiny drink astride horse SHIP
Even risk to cat, being knocked over toss-up
Feverish winter weeks are annoying FEBRILE
Friends come back for smack SLAP
Here I may leave empty BOTTLE BANK
I gave weapons to such a bandit? one-armed
Laurel’s speaking a verse STANZA
Make short work of a card game ABRIDGE
Medal I received, retiring GOING
Mischievous and serving own interests? Not at first ELFISH
Mum’s guru gives hands-on treatment MASSAGE
Part of flower showing black mark STIGMA
Point out piece of climbing equipment PITON
Small insect somewhat irritating, naturally GNAT
Fish heading away from seaweed ANGLE
Rotten time for coarse food ROUGHAGE
Peacekeepers worry about gunmen finally being free? UNNAIL
Old conquerors — and not belonging to island NORMANS
Mad medic on small lorry MOONSTRUCK
Line up outside initially under pressure DURESS
Key French couturier reserving time for press chief EDITOR
Invigorate Republican soldiers in various directions ENERGISE
Insubstantial western rowing crew? Not so WEIGHTLESS
Fine atmosphere for outdoor entertainment FAIR
Embarrassing books about English and Scottish sport toe-curling
Elder possibly demands support, accommodating religious leader TREE
Dynamic type carrying goods left one gawping! goggler
Countless men run Bude, surprisingly UNNUMBERED
Convict, possibly, one taking tea round back of prison INMATE
Campaigner having a certain appeal in more basic setting CRUSADER
Book recollecting meeting he originally organised EIGHTEENMO
Attorney leaves western state for Russian river NEVA
Assume control, and do a spot of bowling? take over