The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 01 27

crossword answers
Clue Answer
LIGHTLY WASH BACK OF COOKER IN QUARTERS RINSE
Casual greeting from old sailors in China MORNING
Bloomer made by union leader in stiffly formal city PRIMULA
Illness having Mike clearly in bed COMPLAINT
Primate reportedly observed a Scotsman of great importance SPIDER MONKEY
Thousand pounds in good currency GRAND
FIGURE A SMALL NUMBER CONTINUE TO BADGER NONAGON
Look endlessly for celebrity STAR
Hard getting into dirty-looking small boat DINGHY
New in constituency, old Republican politician SENATOR
A lack of effort getting fifth grades, reportedly EASE
Cut down staff, getting sack POLEAXE
Female dog losing head in desire ITCH
Loutishness of baddy finally replacing initiator of heist YOBBERY
Game bird from one area of mountain top PARTRIDGE
Almost broke, English woman welcoming offspring’s building skill STONEMASONRY
Redoubt rebuilt to be more prominent OBTRUDE
Fabulous writer thus breaking a record AESOP
French composer right to abandon burlesque SATIE
Nice groom is upset, made to offer efficient service ERGONOMIC
Unaccompanied male operating, a wise man SOLOMON
EXTREMELY IRONIC, MY TERMS BADLY AFFECTING BOTH SIDES SYMMETRIC
Single-minded obsession of woman nursing Arab MONOMANIA
Accomplished youth takes directions, having too much to carry OVERLADEN
They enjoy inflicting pain, like retired detectives way back SADISTS
Former lord crushed by one’s first spell in jail old-time
Crossroads into centre is under reconstruction INTERSECTION
Cause of obesity is mostly inevitable destiny FAT
Opposing bridge players resist meeting ENCOUNTER
Mostly benevolent sergeant-major, a new member of the clan KINSMAN
Follow the movements of vehicle reversing kilometres TRACK
Report weapon’s stolen GUNSHOT
Honour rise of the Spanish maid in Paris ENNOBLE
RIVER IN HARD TO CUT CHANNEL TROUGH
Calm air disorientated true provider of courses RESTAURATEUR
Spray shrub briefly with last of insecticide SYRINGE
Start delivering goods in German city TRIGGER
Odd spirit raised for quiet talk MURMUR
ONE WHO REGRETS HIDING KEY FOR PERSON DELIVERING RESCUER
Collar that has number turned up NET
Exceptionally, change Ernie’s software SEARCH ENGINE
Hold forth about gang leader, getting shot OPALINE
LIQUEUR NO ONE YOUNG AT UNIVERSITY INITIALLY IDENTIFIES NOYAU
Growths initially found upsetting New Guinea islander FUNGI
Himalayan ox is all right over going without oxygen YAK
Some ranchero I considered very brave HEROIC
Greek character well on the way to being tight TAU
Fresh greens I’d eat at first, given vitality ENERGISED
Small joint development making packets? SHIPBUILDING
Glowing article by doctor breaking fast LAMBENT
Empty Chaucer quote rubbished game played on grass CROQUET
Sustained campaign about European clothing WEAR
SUCCULENT FRUIT PIECE, HALF GONE MANGO
Getting rid of doughy pudding left abandoned DUMPING