The Times Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 19

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Be able to buy a fine car AFFORD
Long to see river in grotto CRAVE
Pet sent back small drink PUSS
Plagued — by a piece of it? AGUE
Put into place a quiet fielding position APPOINT
Quickly produce winning blow KNOCKOUT
Republican slogan maybe is mad BARKING
A couple allowed a bit of bling BRACELET
The smallest number needed liquor — umpteen bottles QUORUM
River has periodically recalled ferry? If only! LOIRE
Reserve weapon carried by English vessel EARMARK
Our team has possibly picked up web design WEAVE
One using free ticket passed on by teacher DEADHEAD
Being drunk, note, is a tricky situation TIGHT SPOT
Flight affected by winds? SPIRAL STAIRCASE
Eastern ruler said to flourish SHEIKH
Apparently last, as it turns out AFTER ALL
Knight, a bit dodgy, giving off bad smell NIFFY
Being tight-lipped, in case of some battle SECRECY
Accompanying opening line — or after it? RANDY
A place for firm assumptions PREMISES
I run into head buccaneer PIRATE
REPORTEDLY REMAINED SOBER STAID
Following exploit, managed uneventful journey MILK RUN
Rat briefly stopping near fish STINGRAY
Relative, sprightly, heading off AUNTY
Travelling rep due's broken down PUREED
Strange old large cup ODD
Place in sequence for a Charlie CHAPLIN
Less colourful pair drinking beer PALER
Concerning time before finding local official once REEVE
Coloured garments drew approval tie-dyes