The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 12 27

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Number one seed's cut in half racket NOISE
Officer runs after a GI bride disgracefully BRIGADIER
Queen perhaps taking in naked entertainment CABARET
Supporter is behind what MPs do LEGISLATE
We objectively mature in practice USAGE
A group of planes RAF sent up to show weapons ARSENAL
Arrest in motion — time to begin again RESTART
Bird in bamboo around river CRANE
Critically review a hotel in church style PANACHE
Following live female deer BEHIND
Friend crossing border at an early stage PRIMAL
Good endorsement for pleasure GRATIFICATION
Good trick when trapping old game bird GROUSE
Letter pi in cast steel EPISTLE
Mischievous child in small temporary accommodation SCAMP
Papa’s after fruit stout PLUMP
Producer initially embarrassed about number put on PRETEND
Royal note returned by newspapers EMPRESS
Somewhat dull university magazine is supported by one local UNIMAGINATIVE
Stop to maintain temperature AVERT
Swiss mountain climbing? Severe, wanting new cover for wound PLASTER
Tool to grip and lift weights, holding grams TONGS
What surveyors use out training shuffling around Los Angeles TRIANGULATION
Men chatted casually, not getting involved DETACHMENT
Mark speed of star? CELEBRATE
Looking after students having done exam PASTORAL
Lifetime opportunity for widespread enlightenment DAYBREAK
Key of Galaxy? SPACE BAR
It'll help you understand scam message CONTEXT
It goes on what's left to pay for public services? inheritance tax
Inventor agreed to obstruct Olympian ARCHIMEDES
Hotel niff picked up on odd occasions, result of lack of cleaning? FILTH
Head away from watercourse's foul odour REEK
Concern to get in first? PREOCCUPY
Carefully put in order A to M? PREEN
Bring up a plank of wood BALSA
Banter assumed to be better when young? BADINAGE
Areas of vegetation around Crosby getting cleaner scrubbing brush
Appear in court, perhaps, where proceedings can last up to five days ATTEST
A judge brought up previously in Bordeaux who is underground drink supplier AQUIFER
Meat for each picnic basket HAMPER