The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2014 12 29

crossword answers
Clue Answer
A fool favouring power produces political writings? AGITPROP
TRIMMED SHORT-HAIRED SIAMESE NOWADAYS THAI
HAVING LOTS TO LEARN IN HIGHER EDUCATION, NEW CLASS GETS EXTREMELY EXCITED UNINFORMED
Troops in old armoured vehicles ambushing German gentleman OTHERRANKS
Terribly posh, natty, short garments HOTPANTS
Fur of hungry feline? COAT
Fancy nest, regularly home to yellow bird LORIKEET
During fight, briefly cock weapon STILETTO
Conceited one leading? VAIN
Defender about to be ignored by current champion? UPHOLDER
Figure out it's honest FOURSQUARE
Give new direction to soldiers, having little energy after defeat REROUTE
Reckon I must have millions invested in property ESTIMATE
Creature ran out, getting squashed on busy road MINOTAUR
Moves like engine from station, repeatedly beginning to steam PUTPUTS
Early aircraft high over channel TRIPLANE
Try carrying pine box TEACHEST