The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 05 05

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Duck revolutionary leader REDHEAD
Partner’s arguments against leading to nought, right? CONSORT
Expert in doing wrong shows I’m storing coil faultily? CRIMINOLOGIST
Maybe Iago's characteristic Richardson exemplifies? HARDHEARTEDNESS
Mystery writer covering bananas in fragrant ointment POMADE
Expert needing to make firm solvent ACETONE
Analyst’s initial manner is remote AWAY
Limitation as art reworked in autocratic approach TOTALITARIANISM
City pro turned out to be islander CYPRIOT
Cat, good, taken into bank TIGER
Hold meeting to involve king in satirical piece SKIT
Interest in post STAKE
Overlook scam, finished CONDONE
After artist’s come round, eat fish SARDINE
Composer shown way outside having great knowledge LEARNED
Staunch supporter certain at heart to regret waste TRUE BLUE
Watching — not entirely sure cover is alongside weapon SURVEILLANCE
Great deal on American plant LOTUS
Fish seen regularly in Trent area TETRA
Track down missing note in cabin HUT
Held back in Belfast so organised place to sleep ROOST
Cardcastle collapsed in game CATS CRADLE
Crucible girl can put on good snooker shot MELTING POT
Readmit city, oddly absent in decree EDICT
Threat from icy ruts — skier upset SECURITY RISK
Go over imperfection DEFECT
Package right put in place for sorting PARCEL
Small girl getting on for some fun on wheels SKATEBOARDING
Home cider seen brewing RESIDENCE
Being dry, wild duck swallows energy drink TEETOTAL
Elegantly smart acquaintance paid a pittance CHICKENFEED
Free to import personal computer or parachute feature? RIPCORD
One put to bed happened to have a bad back CAMELLIA
Discourage fellow taking daughter for piano DETER
Annoyingly involve oneself in award, we hear MEDDLE
Make a choice — work ahead of time OPT
House workers’ representatives before party by river TUDOR