The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2016 09 06

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Holding off briefly, go on green traffic signal, and make to race away PUTTOFLIGHT
Epic call to the States that's endless HOMERIC
BRIEFLY TRIM AND LIGHTLY CUT VEGETABLE PARSNIP
Ship that is carrying good clothing LINGERIE
Bulb very bright at last across room SHALLOT
Relish getting out the fifth answer with tool CATSPAW
Abscond, so busy with one's feet? RUNOFF
Holy Office is impertinent but no end weird PRIESTHOOD
Debrief of work in restaurant WASHUP
Manager retains power element COPPER
Man with pasturage rights is our age, almost COMMONER
Tank is huge, not small VAT
Stupid not to have opening near the tail AFT
Non-English dinners should include fat birds MALLARDS
Buzzer made little noise? WASP
School leavers' destination? One to France, one to Rome once UNI
Showing off nine tattoos newly created OSTENTATION
Poppy for one gives a regularly-produced poetry book? HARDYANNUAL
Don't address David familiarly, we are told, and don't give up NEVERSAYDIE
Mine's best chance to refuel PITSTOP
She's admired a couple of drugs HEROINE
Trap pirate chief HOOK
Not acceptable to be shot stealing old car OUTOFORDER
Those labouring on jumbo maybe bought drinks and boasted after finally finishing GROUNDCREW
The legend of Hop-o'-my-Thumb MYTH
Approving being in a comedy sketch is to invite trouble ASKFORIT
SCRAP PAPER RAG
DESPICABLE TYPE, LITTLE OPEN TO LOVE? TOAD
Determination to have another go at puzzle? RESOLVE
Right attitude turns up in irregular style of government PATRIARCHY
Shakespearean Lord's appearance in first word of his play AMIENS
IN WINTER COVERING SIMPLE GAME ABSORBS SILLY COW SNOWCAP