The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2022 08 18

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Extremely patchy artist can ultimately paint such a shrub PYRACANTHA
Mollusc trapped by insect once FORMERLY
Vanish from area, protected by female military engineer DISAPPEAR
Plant expert cut on top ASTER
Opposing social worker going to India ANTI
Worshippers finally addressed God and dispersed SPRAYED
Bogey we hear eatin’ disgustingly by top of cooker HOBGOBLIN
Reporter’s right to obstruct suspected adulterer CORRESPONDENT
Exaggeration about gallery employees in centre of Boston OVERSTATEMENT
Horse giving worry NAG
Hesitation to shout — not a mistake ERROR
Make carefree sound when crossing street WHISTLE
Dined in brassiere at Enfield EATEN
English college servant has to enter unknown antiquary’s study EGYPTOLOGY
Frill displayed by honoured companion in Continental street RUCHE
Material in US state teacher removed from capital NYLON
Ministry identified by wiggly stripe on headgear PRIESTHOOD
Oration cracking up a large area of Canada ONTARIO
Cakes in ice-cream container brought aboard ship SCONES
Cup match result before penalty shoot-out? TIE
Examine lads involved in naughty goings-on SCANDALS
Rock in Conservative charity festival CRAG
Self-satisfied son, fool SMUG
Some retrogressive monster OGRE
Restraining chap, a cold fish MANACLING
Gal so rich upset a few rulers? OLIGARCHS
Victoria maybe in dishevelled raiment by lake TERMINAL
Insect initially biting female in humble surroundings BLOWFLY
Attack outspoken drunk? Not OK SET UPON
Again call on girl during fresh exam REVISIT
Resolve of French repeatedly to capture Channel Islands DECIDE
Sicilian criminal’s girl in old Chinese leader’s circle MAFIOSO
Farewell from guerrilla leader going over European port CHEERIO
Violent criminal’s secure telephone safe-blower
Biscuity food from first of restaurants overlooking Welsh river RUSK
Glower when farm animal gets into small lake SCOWL
Severe medic in wooded area, going backwards STERNFOREMOST
Character complete, ready to act on Broadway? letter-perfect
Lied about trendy lass’s informal music-making? SINGALONG