The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2017 05 01

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Chinese path where grass comes up TAO
Stick man? STAFF
This paper's theme adapted for The Times, perhaps? ANAGRAM
Wet politician in power SWAMPY
Advertising method thus dropped, extremes of tastelessness contained SOFTSELL
Man unusually in front of a train? An islander HEBRIDEAN
Loose nuts screwed up, then hit UNSTRAP
Refined weapon, good for engagement CUTGLASS
Undoing last bits of thin rope, me and sibling NEMESIS
Pretty average entertainment FAIR
Singer not entirely conscious in a trance SINATRA
GUTS OF MALE CLIMBING CHERRY TREE ALDER
Winning round ends in short shot — this? PUTT
Bird shaking off tail, freezing BITTER
Where wallowers at home when studying part of the brain? HIPPOCAMPUS
Island prison captivated by relative singing in an opera GRANCANARIA
Not entirely a fool, nineteenth-century author BOZ
Having sealed off old pub, takes to court winning evidence? TROPHIES
ABLE TO STAND BLOOD PRESSURE INITIALLY, IDEAL TO EXERCISE BIPEDAL
Collecting a heavy weight, send giants to rebuild megalith STANDINGSTONE
Masseur put his foot down, being officially sanctioned RUBBERSTAMPED
Legendary woman, long-distance runner AMAZON
Cry, sobbing uncontrollably, gentle voice long gone BINGCROSBY
Strong drink, two rupees BRACER
Part of kettle for water perhaps? ELEMENT
Soldier like Frenchman, for example PARADIGM
SEE ONE STORE IN BROWNISH-RED, UNFINISHED BISHOPRIC
Hazy, perhaps, like a hanging mist? UPINTHEAIR