The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 06 28

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Vessel robot manoeuvred in defensive, water-filled ditch MOTORBOAT
Puts waterproof coat on — so Cleopatra survives a little longer? ASPHALTS
Gold given to a right-wing church ORATORY
Decoration got by medic turning on splendid display POMPOM
In Pennsylvania, a way to serve Italian food PASTA
Climber to copy, getting head down PEA
Shabby upside-down top and old hat worn by a detective DILAPIDATED
Fury on motorway? It’s an illusion MIRAGE
Lustreless lock of hair in part of bedding MATTRESS
Part of church, one Cranmer reformed AMEN CORNER
Italian physician returned home — a very small delay GALVANI
Bow Street’s obliged to suspend one for breaking in? MUSTANG
Meeting of lovers in Coventry Street TRYST
Trap meant to be sprung in flat APARTMENT
Girl consuming second starchy pudding SEMOLINA
Finishes off masterstroke, N English dish and N African one COUSCOUS
Some insects drop right into your cuppa DIPTERA
Short track: primitive instinct to stop to perform it? SIDING
Busy art dealer finally flogged gem star ruby
Object when gallons going spare THIN
For a year restricted to college broadcast PROPAGATED
Extremely dodgy, unpleasant line of hereditary rulers DYNASTY
Play a wind instrument — or sing? PIPE
An opening filled by daughter in period before Christmas ADVENT
At least a dozen answer, giving approval VISA
Team showing arrogance SIDE
Irish girl learning to gatecrash parties DOLORES
Area, so long closed, prepares for work A FAREWELL TO ARMS
22 hell-bound rejects DISOWNS
Military pageant — rubbish as well! TATTOO
Destructive wave knocked over chap in new suit TSUNAMI
Harsh-sounding tribal chief? CLANKING
Strong drink? It’s a trap GIN
Anger initially infecting army corps IRE
Seaside attraction noble mentioned in speech PIER
A possible Castilian naval officer keeping fit, mostly PABLO
Choice cuisine ultimately containing few calories ELITE
Inviting mockery, perhaps, no good for Charlie’s evening out! IRONING
Some champagne is suitable for hard rock GNEISS
Finally give acclaim to a form of music EMO