The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2014 12 24

crossword answers
Clue Answer
SMALL GROUP, OVERWHELMED BY DEFEAT, DIED OFF CANCELLED
Spirit world in which last shall be first HEART
CUT BACK MARGIN ON PAGE AFTER OPENING PAIR OF SCISSORS SCRIMP
Dig uncovered traps beginning to gleam NUDGE
Easily controlled vehicle brought round and put forward TRACTABLE
PAIR IN CHAOTIC STATE SUPPORTING CURRENT STRIKE IMPRESS
COLLECTIONS ROUND LAND TAKEN UP OLIOS
Right to end plan, changing course before landing HOLDINGPATTERN
Step down, deserted by second in command REIGN
Avoiding indulgence, missing entertaining element ABSTINENT
NOT MAD ABOUT CHANGE, ONE IS GLOOMY SATURNINE
TALK TEDIOUSLY ABOUT CARD GAME IN BAR PROSCRIBE
CLEAR GUIDANCE LACKING INSIDE BAND RIDGE
AVERSE TO WORKING AT HOME? ACT FAST INDOLENT
HAVE PRESENTS SUCCEEDED, CAPTURING CONSORT'S HEART? POSSESS
FELLOW RAISED ON ISLAND IGNORING UNKNOWN COUNTRY NAMIBIA
Excessive uranium coming in below? Run away! UNDUE
Perfect date cut short by hesitation after work OPTIMUM
BE QUIET, WORKING HARD, NOT PRODUCING RAPID WRITING SHORTHAND
Preparation of tea sure to be simple AUSTERE
Sons at home of leader in order to restrain resistance movement SCHERZO
Norm to cut jargon PARLANCE
Players suffering, carrying injuries, giving up old dreams CASTLESINSPAIN