The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 06 23

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Compare lighter alternative MATCH
Dinosaur disregarding rodent and duck shows muscle TRICEPS
Drug agent sends out missing tablet — egotist on reflection? NARCISSUS
Easily tempted following deceptive sort back FRAIL
Eleven run Plantagenet stronghold RANGERS
Fund-raiser boarding vehicle, one alongside a restaurant CAFETERIA
One between legs — potential cause of tears? ONION
Parisian pig swallowing a black stone CABOCHON
Plant found by neat border OXLIP
Poles touring States after servant in base makes bloomer black-eyed susan
Record one's lines for occasion EPISODE
Satisfactory beer should be served up for beast OKAPI
Scottish fine Liberal for affray BRAWL
Time to manage rearing horse EPOCH
American army officer, or a martial arts expert? COLORADAN
Board member or lowly worker? PAWN
Cheese is component of buffet always FETA
City is in downward move, becoming resolute DECISIVE
Doesn't have to sound sloppy LACKS
Employs tricks to remove leader USES
Had to keep quiet, coming to a church away from conflict AT PEACE
Head of poor country, a realm of yesteryear PRUSSIA
Host drinks wine, sticky stuff MASTIC
Joined female journalist crossing United States FUSED
King starts to expect downright victory EDWIN
List old books in possession of artist ROTA
Measures to make cheaters look silly HECTARES
Notes avocets flying OCTAVES
Notice gong in brick building ADOBE
Row a bit, having stifled hesitation TERRACE
Run hard, finally coming to wood DASH
Special offers? Pub benefits BARGAINS
Spirit? No alcoholic drink to be knocked back DAEMON
Stone in ring presented to mate OPAL
Thus treated, madam is unchanged REVERSED
What spectators sit on to support teams BACKSIDES
Fanatic to survive bracing term at sea EXTREMIST
Climbing orchid poorly placed in front area VANILLA
Cheerfully roam, dashing to trap one skein of geese? GALLIVANT
Burn recusant's head in scalding vapour STREAM
Bomb-makers here chopped sausage found in lavatories los alamos
Bodega finally provided source for tequila AGAVE