The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 04 24

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Mum’s guru gives hands-on treatment MASSAGE
Steep charge imposed on son at university SATURATE
Key French couturier reserving time for press chief EDITOR
Attorney leaves western state for Russian river NEVA
Line up outside initially under pressure DURESS
Point out piece of climbing equipment PITON
Fine atmosphere for outdoor entertainment FAIR
Even risk to cat, being knocked over toss-up
Rotten time for coarse food ROUGHAGE
Shrub in old list of French rarities, principally OLEANDER
Dispatch a tiny drink astride horse SHIP
Part of flower showing black mark STIGMA
Book recollecting meeting he originally organised EIGHTEENMO
Fish heading away from seaweed ANGLE
Laurel’s speaking a verse STANZA
Embarrassing books about English and Scottish sport toe-curling
Dynamic type carrying goods left one gawping! goggler
I gave weapons to such a bandit? one-armed
Old conquerors — and not belonging to island NORMANS
Young creature perpetually restricted by obstruction LEVERET
Medal I received, retiring GOING
Mischievous and serving own interests? Not at first ELFISH
Invigorate Republican soldiers in various directions ENERGISE
Make short work of a card game ABRIDGE
Friends come back for smack SLAP
Convict, possibly, one taking tea round back of prison INMATE
Assume control, and do a spot of bowling? take over
Insubstantial western rowing crew? Not so WEIGHTLESS
Composer’s frightful glare ELGAR
Small insect somewhat irritating, naturally GNAT
Feverish winter weeks are annoying FEBRILE
Elder possibly demands support, accommodating religious leader TREE
Seize report of widely-encountered ruminants COMMANDEER
Campaigner having a certain appeal in more basic setting CRUSADER
Countless men run Bude, surprisingly UNNUMBERED
Mad medic on small lorry MOONSTRUCK
Here I may leave empty BOTTLE BANK
Peacekeepers worry about gunmen finally being free? UNNAIL