The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 08 31

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Brush with celebrity over astral phenomenon STARDUST
Argument some used to get fine gauzy fabric TIFFANY
Cat identified by old church group OCELOT
Item of tableware in broken state quietly put back PLACE MAT
In old vehicle at first, a ceramic wind instrument OCARINA
In the saddle, master travels against the current UPSTREAM
Female chef, ultimately limited by time restriction, serves delicacy TRUFFLE
Photograph vessels going north SNAP
Give firm assurance, investing millions COMPROMISE
Put another way, nothing doing UP TO
Intrepid hound Aunt Edwina shows UNDAUNTED
Three pounds secures ring, I report — that's sweet LOLLIPOP
Sales talk? It’s not quite the model PATTER
Continental river horse, perhaps? Sounds like it RHONE
A reason for being beached? AGROUND
Gratuity possibly given on racecourse TIP
Islander a Venetian artist located outside a hotel TAHITIAN
Peace of mind provided by letters read aloud EASE
Get rid of garden facility SHED
One flyer in drink, another being on rescue vessel MEADOWLARK
After whiskey, John spins yarn WOOL
Where it's unclear, agree to differ about chap that's upset GREY AREA
Oppressor’s extremely touchy diatribe TYRANT
Food's ready, with baker excited — bravo! DONER KEBAB
He died, supported by Duke in real push forward OBTRUDE
Game bird King George observed on river GROUSE
Thing that is regularly what ballet dancers wear TIGHTS
One who no longer works on Scottish island RETIREE
Final letter from girl in borders of Oklahoma OMEGA
Overcharge man on board ROOK
Fuss about a soldier’s leisurely movement ADAGIO
Uncertain about one religious group after daughter finds trouble DIFFICULTY
Unexpected cops’ raid occurring irregularly SPORADIC
Have sufficient funds for a fine crossing AFFORD
Meat product novel writers “luv” LIVERWURST
Busy period requires routine with no time off, hospitals admitted RUSH HOUR
Crew provided obsolete engine part, for example MANIFOLD
Letting down front, crease fabric and squeeze once OLD FLAME
Touring lochs, picked up something from dog track FOLLOW
Sluggish type’s second dejected trainer SLOWCOACH
It's usually broadcast after the match CONFETTI
Fluid taken in by hippopotamus, say — one that's shy? WALLFLOWER
One carrying spare tyre may be finished with boat crew OVERWEIGHT
Agency, largely understanding manufacturing needs, arranges openings for graduate ALUMNA
Worn-out fan belt bodged together with tie flea-bitten
Best man's embraced by old friend OPTIMAL
Nut enters rising river — that's devotion for you NOVENA
Traveller rejected cold and hot fish PERCH
Go first in division after gaining three points WEND
Limited extract from religious cantata SCANT
Dine in hot weather in Albert Square? EAT
Girl runs along with a bunch of keys REBECCA
Sparkler hastily shortened at each end ASTI
One German mug? On the contrary! EINSTEIN