The Times Specialist - Crossword Answers | 2022 05 29

crossword answers
Clue Answer
BBC TV series, 2004-2012, starring Robert Glenister and Adrian Lester as con artists targeting corrupt rich people HUSTLE
Type of boat also called a double outrigger TRIMARAN
An assault on a fortification, using ladders ESCALADE
Arresting or stealing NICKING
A soccer player in his own half is always ____ ONSIDE
In Spanish and Portuguese, a male friend AMIGO
Very needy INDIGENT
Haifa, Ashdod or Beersheba resident ISRAELI
Travellers’ facilities at Watford Gap. Gordano, Chieveley or Clacket Lane SERVICE AREA
A decision which is very easy to make no-brainer
In 2019, ____ West Coast replaced train services previously provided by Virgin AVANTI
Town named after an East Anglian king slain by Vikings Bury St Edmunds
Gum-based paint often used by children or beginners Poster colour
Medium-sized African antelope which makes spectacular leaps to avoid predators IMPALA
Woman whose husband is regularly away for short periods Grass widow
In revolt UP IN ARMS
Michael Collins, Gus Grissom and Helen Sharman, for example ASTRONAUTS
BBC TV newsreader, a presenter of Today since 2013 Mishal Husain
Barring of pay increases by a government or company Wage freeze
The 1960s BBC comedy show The ____ popularised Miriam Karlin’s slogan “Everybody out!” RAG TRADE
Neck cord to which a security badge is often attached LANYARD
French expression meaning “of course” Bien entendu
Former BBC political editor, a Today presenter since 2015 Nick Robinson
Swashbuckling hero of The Three Musketeers D'Artagnan
Supposed content of a small terracotta trophy awarded to England cricket captain Ivo Bligh in 1883 ASHES
Not real, deceptive ILLUSORY
Excessively or foolishly affectionate DOTING