The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 08 02

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Monkey or ape scratching companion IMP
Suspect ponders answer RESPOND
As eg badgers do around corner, at least initially NOCTURNAL
Disconcert jogger heading off, vest half-exposed UNNERVE
Handled soft fabric FELT
Opening some port, Nigel reflected INTRO
Plump freshwater fish in reserve CHUBBY
Knight departs during broadcast's lowest point NADIR
Raised fish I had netted in Home Counties sheltered area LEE SIDE
Dissident woman's quote retracted HERETIC
New York city's cheese supplier BUFFALO
Green alder decaying below upset me EMERALD
Bishop's in helping disheartened lady nonstop ABIDINGLY
Discharge erstwhile gym class learner EXPEL
Plea's outcome, possibly a foregone conclusion NO CONTEST
Tough material in gas ring or stove GROSGRAIN
Run on to hill TOR
Left personal documents in German aircraft GLIDER
Pity husband's deserted stag party? RUT
Brief information about where to find pulse POD
Rod's son cheers very loudly STAFF
Arrogant type stumped in superior role UPSTART
Hot food and medical gear taken in for each working unit PEPPERONI
Last female deer succeeded initially in annual test HINDMOST
Film actor refurbished moorland barn MARLON BRANDO
Expert opens a new version of Pinafore APRON
Green snubs Conservative following papers based on beliefs IDEOLOGICAL
Some suitably rich lines LYRIC
TIME TO MUSE ERATO
Cockney's cry of distress encountering alien young bird OWLET
Plan central parts of kids' meal IDEA
Abroad, Pete's acted as guide, describing some churches STEEPLED
Person cherished a large flower section PETAL
Met perhaps Oscar, a traveller heading west OPERA
Mum in studio regularly selected Oriental food SUSHI
A bird of prey almost picked up fish food? ALGAE
Look into reason for place to get a lift? GROUND FLOOR
Trouble a couple of females, soundly defeated AFFLICT
What aging philosopher did, possibly, showing no consideration? THOUGHTLESS
Jaunty officer, one spearing fish LILTING