The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 20

crossword answers
Clue Answer
A US scientist of shockingly sham quality factitiousness
English lord in court, close to fire escape ELUDE
My male ego's challenged in a playful way gamesomely
Stole hat to hide wig LIBERATED
Swollen belly regularly expelled wind TUMID
OLD MAN'S WISE WAY PASSAGE
Is troublesome cat about to drink? ACTS UP
Mottled fruit item given to daughter DAPPLE
Sweet dough LOLLY
Staff behind alpha male in capital AMMAN
Trick? Scot's bowled over SCAM
Vehicle is endless worry CAR
A heartless wife upset me — so formidable! AWESOME
Obvious to take in one person for surgery? PATIENT
Note in verse dismissing Conservative sporting event TIME TRIAL
Youngsters oddly shunned nudist clubs? MINOR SUIT
Asian pop artist overcome by narcotic BHANGRA
Cactus in grave you could pick up? CEREUS
Small child's bit of money MITE
Wedge book upright JAMB
Swapping leaders, get criminal boss BIG DADDY
Inept don messed up conclusion ENDPOINT
Go to welcome new court officials and clerks PENPUSHERS
Kingdom has king, extraordinary male REALM
Some lifelong criminal FELON
Last of several tattoos for couple LINK
Swiss areas preserve huge amounts CANTONS
Sphere of influence restricted by very large sweetener SORBITOL
Manages toupee-clad bachelor hairdresser? rubs along
Change part of ’orse’s equipment ALTER
Dance held by retired secretary-general GYRATE
Number of social workers who rent accommodation? TENANTS
Squiffy setter's besetting sin MERRY
Coach ticket leads to unexpected trouble and strain BUST A GUT
Unfashionable coiffure and cap OUTDO
Sentimental Greek character disinclined to speak MUSHY
Herb beginning to speak, interrupting conference PARSLEY
They heartlessly oversaw state repression TYRANNY
Tree in coastal stretch, we hear? BEECH
Notice sailors on front of orlop deck ADORN
Dinky car, a true original MINIATURE
Petty misdeed at home — consider it silly INDISCRETION