Clues Starting With a Automatic time-out near the end of each NFL half Auction offer Anger to the max African antelope Amo, __, amat ... A blow from Angus Thompson (4) Alcoholic spirit Artistic gymnast; 1984 Olympic floor, pommel horse and rings gold medallist for China Aleksandr —, author of 1833 verse novel Eugene Onegin Andrew Bonar —, prime minister from 1922-23 Appealing to reduce energy Arrange letters for a while Angry speech Adjust Aura surrounds Conservative, one showing foreknowledge Air Force One for example key in visits American doctor on course read up about certain glands Active male principle of the universe (contrasted with 'yin') (4) Arrogant (9) Advertising phrase connected to a product (6) Adult insect (5) All our letters after B: A goes, for a start (7) All the Spanish make commotions (2-3) Abroad, a thousand separately enter coast, a part of peninsula (5,5) About to tuck into brownish-red biscuit (8) Al Pacino's beginning comeback with new project (4) Autumnal full moon (7,4) All-female celebration (3,5) Automatic time-out near the end of each NFL half Auction offer Anger to the max African antelope Amo, __, amat ... A flowery greeting from simple islanders (3) An animal arrived and left shortly afterwards (5) A fabulous horseman (7) An engagement, in the main (5,6) A light abreast of the vessel (5) A redeeming feature of a kidnapping (6,5) Abuse an awkward seed box (9) Attack by enemy planes Artificial language Arrears of work Asian kingdom whose capital is Kathmandu Ancient Greek stringed instrument made of a resonating tortoise shell Abigail —, Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar nominee for Little Miss Sunshine About poem being in secret writing Aunt mad for seafood Agreement sounds full Aristocrat’s time to get leaving Assessed Alliance Anticipate ATM Agreement American fraudster who ran the largest Ponzi scheme in history, d. in prison 2021 (6) A selection made purely at random (5,3) A spa located in a good position (4-6) A battle in the last war (10) After a tonic, people may sing it (3-2) An explosive type of reaction (7) A hanging affair (6) Area of grassland (5) Adhesive (5) Actions (5) A young woman is wrong Arise awkwardly at constellation Add sugar Attend A ravine ridge's crest Arouse extremes of utmost ire in a fellow? Arouse (6) A little nipper trapped between poles (7) Area's excellent service stifling resistance (4) A resounding comeback (4) Animal gets cold in the Far East (10) A voice raised in triumphal tones (4) A follower required here and there, perhaps (8) Alcohol, informally (5) Animal doctor (3) Always American lawyer Auction includes British fur Adjusting Anger Active Archetype All together A contributor to order, whichever way you look at it A French team prepare for a hotel stay? Account about start of month unlikely to decay A media king half ignored this social activity (5-3) Annoyed with piece of furniture for TV (5-7) American taxi round American centre (5) A resounding comeback (4) Animal gets cold in the Far East (10) A voice raised in triumphal tones (4) A follower required here and there, perhaps (8) Alcohol, informally (5) Animal doctor (3) Austere Assist in a crime Ancient country on the Black Sea south of the Caucasus; land of the Golden Fleece in Greek mythology Actress who played Linda Rogo in 1972 action film The Poseidon Adventure Almost horizontal passage driven into a mine for access or drainage About to have nothing but caviar Appearing to have food Append Assert Area 51's not part of belief system A resounding comeback (4) Animal gets cold in the Far East (10) A voice raised in triumphal tones (4) A follower required here and there, perhaps (8) Alcohol, informally (5) Animal doctor (3) As good as Australasian shrub that yields an oil used as an antiseptic Any of various Australian eucalyptus trees with aromatic leaves such as the River — Anke —, winner of the 2000 Estoril Open ladies' singles tennis tournament Any of various edible mushrooms such as the fairy ring — Alert doctor in river A lesson is unethical A pie’s changed tone Article with myself as subject Above Agile Aspire A character seen on autumn break American swinger a liar ties up A tale about female showing warmth and kindness After casting, lands more fish At home, about to open a Bud to get lively A large blue permit Alloy Almost Amphibian American officer showing the flag (6) An affair to arouse curiosity (8) Are they all model patients in it? (5,8) A veto on twelve (4) Article (4) Authentic (7) Actor's part (4) Arthur —, author of novels The Call-Girls and Darkness at Noon Animal gives party energy Anger Additional Avant-garde A burden is over Adieu loyal sudoku solver: you ultimately rock At the start (9) Atmosphere picked up instinctively (informal) (4) Agitated by the disorder at university (3,2) A stirring race meeting? (7,3) Apostle meeting God? It's child's play (5,3) Arts graduate about to join little woman in play (7) Aunt is rambling around one African country (7) Autumn victim of November 5th is a scapegoat (4-3) American state (5) Afflicts (4) Agreement, treaty (4) Assumed name (5) Aquatic bird (7) And not (3) According to rumour Arthur Hugh —, poet whose works include 1865's Dipsychus Active volcano in Sicily Anaesthetic used there And not Ancient Greek instrument Anything turning with variable note, like an old police siren Awkward (5) Arms and legs (5) Acquire (6) Add up to (6) Auction item (3) American bird Apiarist Actress who played Tanya Branning in BBC TV soap EastEnders Advertise bung Arid sort of attack Action that can be reversed? Aquatic bird Adolescent Again, bust chair? A young explorer is getting expelled shortly, but is appealing Alike (7) Allusion (9) Address thus includes mountain time (5,2) Ape eats second and third banana on top of the forest (6) At Wimbledon bagel order covered by cheese roll (7) Artificial waterway (5) Attack (3,2) Afternoon nap (6) Administrative capital of South Africa Average guy Annoy with steep turn to right An entrance of quartz Aid in crime Answer Anger Aimless Ambiguous Amphibious commando in ocean and lake Abstinence from alcohol (10) Another adjustment on TV (5) As transmitted it signifies agreement (6) A muddle lands me on ship (4) Against (6) Aggressive behaviour Arrests Alpinist Any of the four teeth situated between the incisors and the premolars A storm of a play A drug to get a heavenly body Audibly complains at beverages Assembled Alcoholic drinks A long way off Attractive younger companion at a public event (3,5) African city's counterpart of White House? (10) A Berliner's affirmative vote, one opposed by people of Paris (4) Astronomer's model in error — after switching two bits, okay finally (6) Aiming to follow foolish instruction in nursery (5-8) As transmitted it signifies agreement (6) A muddle lands me on ship (4) Against (6) Assail Arrival or coming Alison —, comedy actress whose roles include Gwenda Stimpson in 1986 film comedy Clockwise Animal in glasses A crop of fruit Agree with the head American inventor associated with the sewing machine whose first patent was for a machine to drill rock Allotted time (4) Artistic category (5) Absorbing item (3,5) As transmitted it signifies agreement (6) A muddle lands me on ship (4) Against (6) Astonishing Abroad Australian actor who played Dr Robert Chase in US television series House Alan —, American musicologist whose books include Mister Jelly Roll A F —, England cricketer who took 5-57 against West Indies at Birmingham in 2004 All Ed ordered was some cutlery Aspire Aristocrat Age Alternative A cop let off old prostitute A nice tour around liqueur manufacturer Astonishing (7) After which it is no longer a dirty wet suit? (3,8) A close shave from an object at hand? (4,5) African desert (6) Amulet (5) Anger (3) Allergy to pollen or dust Attack Afterwards Artificial Ancient Moorish town in Andalucia, Spain noted for its bullring Actor whose roles have included George Gergenblatt in 2012 film Wanderlust Anita —, author of the novels In Custody and The Village by the Sea Author of the novels Good Morning, Midnight and Wide Sargasso Sea Attire Attend Amazement Assembled Anxiety Advantages enjoyed by certain groups (10) Ask to keep note folded (7) Apply wash to top of granary loaf (5) A month to work on sea-creature (7) A hill suitable for a dignitary? (8) Arm bone (7) Aircraft detection system (5) Another name for Irish Gaelic Ancient Egyptian female fertility goddess usually depicted with a cow's horns Atmosphere in Cairo A lesson that’s unethical Abrade Attire Awfully enraging? Anti-authority — rant at cleric (anag) (12) Army, one broken from now on (3,4) A trio will upset me, so there! (9) Advantage (7) Applauds At the moment Attractive girl at party with students Agreement sounds full Advertise bung Alliance Arm bone Append Admission American soldiers first to enter the lists (5) A poor actor with nothing wandering around beach (5) A thousand winged creatures seen around in the morning — they are huge (8) Asian performance said to be put in order? (6) Abandoned drunk is being given shelter (8) America for example put back one of the customs (5) An age going back to the scene of battle (5) A premium (5) Axiom (5) Alters (7) Assess Auctioneer’s hammer Any of several breeds of black-and-white dairy cattle with a high milk yield Afterwards from both ends A Noel spent on one’s own At that time A necessary thing (4) Alcohol made from fermented honey (4) All the same, a soldier has to assume it (7) Achieve a renewal of the spirit (6) Ado (4) An excellent buy (7) Actor's signal (3) Adult male cattle (4) American farm (5) Applauds (5) Alcoholic drink flavoured with juniper berries Arranging peace in Greece Allow to hire Announce part of book Army camp lavatory Aim Aspiring woman to move quickly, reversing large lorry Access point or spot ultimately gaining entry to China Agreed to accept $1000 increase Accomplished (7) Act unwisely and get lost (4,2) All the same, a soldier has to assume it (7) Achieve a renewal of the spirit (6) Ado (4) An excellent buy (7) Actor's signal (3) Adult male cattle (4) American farm (5) Applauds (5) Aardvark Article Area of sand on a shore Administrative centre of Cornwall Any of several varieties of apple with a red skin Amazement Aid in crime Ancient characters At no time Award After separation, female accepted street food Animal's acceleration between satisfactory and very good American rock band formed in 1969, best known for their association with Neil Young Act seductively (4) An obvious change in public opinion (11) A convenience for hotel guests (4,7) All the same, a soldier has to assume it (7) Achieve a renewal of the spirit (6) Ado (4) An excellent buy (7) Actor's signal (3) Adult male cattle (4) American farm (5) Applauds (5) Alpine province of ancient Rome that included parts of present-day Tyrol and E Switzerland Agent sat preparing food Authentic sort of earl Argument Ace lawyer required by heroin-taking group A drained pint is spot-on Arrogant drunk quaffing a Spanish port A quiet crossing place in market town Antigone? (anag) (8) Attempt to influence; fix (6) A blank refusal as a matter of habit (4) After a number on the side (7) Always faithful? (8) A drink made differently (4) An adjective in name only (7) A number thereabout (5) Assistant (4) Arab sailing vessel (4) As far as Area of south-west France whose cities include Bordeaux Admit to being won over African country Area of authority Askew At three-month intervals (9) A boy's boy? (8) A woman of colour (8) Astonished to be punched in the face (10) A writer about myself and distant ancestors (6) A slice of chorizo needed, as far as one can see (7) Almost nobody here at midday (4) Appreciated conclusion about job yet unfinished (7) A foolish time? (5) Alice is out to get her (5) Arm joint (5) Among (4) Applaud with shouts Apprentices, beginners Afterwards from both ends Assume I stop working Anaesthetic used there Aid in crime And not At that time Authorised (8) Attendant spills first drink (5) A priest a sycophant converted (8) Agree that 100 are in very good shape (7) A number tell female relation to be gone! (6) Adjoins (5) Anaesthetic (5) Aged (3) Article (4) Aboriginal missile American leader Amid Appear Area of south-west France whose cities include Bordeaux Attorney finds politician wet A great many shot off Additional Aquatic bird A letter about election addict Access for transport A sharp bend, - by the grace of god, look into it An electrical discharge used in nuclear chemistry (3) Arable land bound to be unfinished (3) A race for the highest place in the church? (12) Acknowledge with praise (6) Auction item (3) At sea (6) A sketch (5) Act of giving birth to a child Another name for the large marine fish called a tunny About to have nothing but caviar An appealing sort of angle Arrive to send CID up in amusement Awful Athletes Ancestry, pedigree (7) About right, brief idea for currency (5) A place of oblivion for some humble theologians (5) A rogue in the southern army quarters (5) Alfred —, actor who portrayed Kenneth Halliwell in 1987 biopic Prick Up Your Ears Alcoholic drink made by fermenting a solution of honey Alfred —, author of the poems The Lady of Shalott and Voices in the Mist A member of an Indian religion founded in the 16th century Amounts of diamonds as cart conveyed Another language in another sentence Attempt to take conclusion in Apply solvent to uninteresting carbon prop Agency worker, with hint about richness, taking a chance Advertising expenditure? At a hedge (anag) — make progress (3,5) Assimilate — shelter — hoodwink (4,2) A place of oblivion for some humble theologians (5) A rogue in the southern army quarters (5) Ancient Latin hymn sung at matins in the Roman Catholic Church A C W —, inventor of a portable lamp used to transmit Morse code A W —, England Test cricketer who took 8-86 against West Indies at Port of Spain in 1974 About inclination being a pain A professor is a handsome youngster Animal gives party energy Assistance Aviator Anger Assumes Republican power divides America repeatedly As one (8) A place of oblivion for some humble theologians (5) A rogue in the southern army quarters (5) Attached so as to be immovable Allow Agriculture Actor whose roles include Lord Blackwood in 2009 action film Sherlock Holmes Appearing to have food Also Assistant Aristocrat Armada Article written about one following crook At hand (arch) (4) A rebuke about uncorrected copy (7) A collection of cutlery required for the restaurant (7) Appends (4) Abundant African republic whose capital is Cairo Ancient British tribe that rebelled against the Romans under Queen Boudicca All or just a few, say Armada Age And not A couple occasionally query dilettante Axed (9) Asian capital (5) Act properly (6) Arab gentleman raised a very large amount (7) An organ badly affected by gas (5) As venomous creatures presumably they don't multiply! (6) A middling position to be in when there's a cyclone around (5,6) A place to live in the Far North where one gets endless darkness (5) Abduct (6) Abominable snowman (4) Action (4) Aquatic birds (5) Another name for the tympanic membrane Alan —, author of the novels Cry, the Beloved Country and Too Late the Phalarope Artist forced into share A press release that’s not dense Authentic sort of earl Allowance A fish out of river at right angles to a vessel A man excited about Heather's Budweiser, bourbon and Twinkies? Artist's material for sculpting picked up Agreed I will cut eggs - a raw, green sort Another exam, one taken in break Alcoholic drink (with Rosie?) (5) A piece of fishing tackle on the sea (6) A girl from Poland or Armenia (4) Agreements to restrict modified rates all round (8) A male engineer is present (4) A military force to show aloofness (10) Australian bird (3) Actor whose roles have included Adam Chance in the ITV soap Crossroads A number enjoy something Among Apportion Assistant Acrylic sweeper agitated spiders, for example Athletics event in European cellar Arrangement of flowers — gone, say (anag) (7) Abode of angels (6) Arthur's Seat visited by large number (7) Arms met awkwardly, cradling large hampers (8) A very long time beginning to make a gesture (4) Artist's stand (5) Aureole (6) Act of discharging a projectile Ancient sandal-like covering for the foot and leg Another language in another sentence Against Ability Alloy Attorney initially rejected case for appeal A racing event – one on river, say A quiet, boring time gets you yawning Atoll perhaps cultivated for cereal Ardent (for) (4) Afternoon meal (4,3) A capital ring for a famous lover (5) A user's arranged to take out a policy (6) An appointment the editor dispatched for delivery (6) Atmosphere (4) Assist (3) Ambition Accelerates Any of various cocktails made of spirit mixed with lemon or lime juice Ask hoarsely for a file Act it out in the loft Account after trial in one US state (not a state where you’ll be leaving) A blog comment, say, wrecked defection A 'deadly sin' (4) A small secluded room — eg NY rugs (anag) (8) Allocating roles to defend line protecting the king (8) Asian sultanate, British-administered, that is to the west (6) A pungent flavouring out of large fungus (6) A group rowing in a newsroom broadcast (9) Acting head of institute plugs buzzword? (7) A capital ring for a famous lover (5) A user's arranged to take out a policy (6) An appointment the editor dispatched for delivery (6) Atmosphere (4) Assist (3) Automaton Animal trained to detect drugs Audition tape Asian republic whose capital is Tehran Angolan political movement co-founded by Antonio da Costa Fernandes and Jonas Savimbi in 1966 Angry buccaneer loses head Amphibian of hefty interior Animal doctor Avid Aged following split and went grey At present — fetch Ron one (anag) (3,3,5) An average (4) A Native American people — coke here (anag) (8) A capital ring for a famous lover (5) A user's arranged to take out a policy (6) An appointment the editor dispatched for delivery (6) Atmosphere (4) Assist (3) Animosity Admirer Alfred —, Austrian psychiatrist who authored The Neurotic Constitution Adolfo —, actor who played Emilio Largo in 1965 action film Thunderball Aid in crime Aircraft enclosure's energy supplied with sodium battery A place to be occupied in the Albert Hall (5) Animal found in an overhead position (4) Alter round afterwards (5) A trying delay (6) A burning romance somehow holds it up (9) A left arm which may be raised (5) Army officer (5) Al —, US motor racing driver; 1987 Indianapolis 500 winner Arthur —, 1975 Wimbledon singles tennis champion Argument about sword Atmosphere in Cairo Always in same version Argument about sword Atmosphere in Cairo Always in same version A ___ Lad (1896 collection of AE Housman poems) (10) An increasing problem ties boy in knots (7) Automobile seen in Kansas City (5) Adjust model's front wheels, not working without key (7) A bird that's often active at the dockside (5) An affliction of overworked pupils (9) An obligation to level the score (3) An organised campaign for an approach to the house (5) Awry (5) Annoy or anger Author of the novels This Is Your Life and May Contain Nuts Actor who played Derek Smalls in 1984 film comedy This Is Spinal Tap Actress who played Tiffany Case in 1971 action film Diamonds Are Forever Aromatic European shrub whose grey-green leaves are used in cookery A victory in hand? Artisan’s mother and child Article with myself as subject A victory in hand? Artisan’s mother and child Article with myself as subject Affectionate women are mostly married Action is pure (anag) — dogged (12) As old as the hills (7) After stripping, find adult agents will be generous (9) An expert history teacher? (4,6) Aquatic bird (5) A trap or snare (4) Academy Award (5) Animal's trail (5) Articles (5) Attempts (5) Approaches Alan —, director, writer and star of 1986 film comedy Sweet Liberty Accommodate duke in theatre box American writer close to Walt 14 Across? Artificially coloured (4) A drive to become diversified (6) Afterwards (5) Ado (4) Ancient language (5) Affirmative (3) Any verse or piece of poetry Ann —, English actress who played the title role in 1950 film drama Madeleine Ancient kingdom in the Old Testament east of the Dead Sea All Ed used was a spoon A Noel spent on one’s own Acts of vengeance for terribly rare slips A real GI, turned out in ceremonial dress All Ed used was a spoon A Noel spent on one’s own Acts of vengeance for terribly rare slips A real GI, turned out in ceremonial dress Author understands what 7 had in 1 (7) Assisting after a short time to provide extra food (6,7) Antenna (6) Approximately (7) Alcohol Another word for hara-kiri, the Japanese practice of suicide by disembowelment Aircraft firm founded by Sir A V Roe in 1910 Acne suffered as punishment Acne suffered as punishment Antagonistic (7) Acrobatic feat (9) As soon as possible, couple cleared out (4) A land with military commander elected time after time (5,3,5) Agrees those French may imprison that man A new church in a valley – location of mountain tragedy? A lot of rubbish picked up in total Assisting after a short time to provide extra food (6,7) Antenna (6) Approximately (7) Adapt Animated a veil badly Afraid that school was concerned A flat may be deadly Ages cultivating herb Animated a veil badly Afraid that school was concerned A flat may be deadly Ages cultivating herb Advertisement on northern gate Angela's cooked an Italian dish Autumn turns out to provide unexpected gains Assisting after a short time to provide extra food (6,7) Antenna (6) Approximately (7) Army chaplain Agitation, tumult Act of making amends African plant also called nyjer grown for its edible oil and seed Aromatic Eurasian plant whose leaves are used for flavouring in pickles American Express brought about Delta's arrival A drop of really cold water? A slice of roast topped with dash of table salt Airline trick raised Christmas hols each annum initially Anaesthetize: amaze (4) Arboreal lizard of the Americas (6) An attempt to get a lot (3) An alternative period of 24 hours not long ago (3,5,3) An assignment in one's palmy days? (4) A dish like hot dog? (5) Artificial waterway (5) Asian country (5) Assert (4) Assumed identity or character Attacking footballer Another name for a catkin A P E —, England Test cricketer who hit 101 against New Zealand at Auckland in 1971 Attempts to change rites All right to wave at criminal Arguably highbrow point in unnoted opening talk Ancient citizens in bar finish off these when getting round Addict given bum steer off and on A city in Tanganyika, doesn't matter which (3) A group of bosses ready to travel? (6) Ash found on the beach? (9) A follower that doesn't let go (8) A fattening drink? (5) Alarming on the edge (8) A prickle from the north (5) An image for one to study (4) Art (5) Artist’s stand American humour magazine associated with the character Alfred E Neuman Any of a family of stringed instruments that preceded the violin family Artist broke into allowance Astound by juggling nuts Above Amaze Auction Amphitheatre Action planned to achieve a goal (6) As good as possible (4) Americans imprison very loud Republican leading Yankee riot (6) Assistants like eating fish (5) A drop in the ocean (3,4) Among Alloy of copper and tin Appropriate American whiskey Another name for mother of pearl Arctic toothed whale, the male of which has a long spiral tusk Alexei —, comedian-actor who authored a book of short stories, Barcelona Plates, in 2000 Agrees with the head Also among pandas Arrive right around stream Aquatic mammal Accidental Attempt to send fliers back A rodent, being shy, rolled up Animal doctors (4) Asian country (5) American poet's name with no apostrophe S, hyphenated originally (4) Acquits the sailor and finds the right answer (8) A facial expression - a sinister one (7) A child of the pen (6) An error in the field (4) A dredger to be considered (8) Approximately (2,2) Abominable snowman (4) Aged (3) Authorisation Author of the western novels Riders of the Purple Sage and The Rainbow Trail Alex —, 1959 Wimbledon men's singles tennis champion Angry sign Angry buccaneer loses head Astronaut’s attire Assemble Ate A sign that visitors aren't welcome A ring that's in the sea About time — pull in abdomen desperately (one who's trying to look sexy?) (8,6) Aim to have day in American hills (7) Assume it's a 'no' for replacement gifts (9) About that pamphlet - withdraw it (7) Article written on true make-up of character (6) As kept by the metallurgist's secretary? (4,7) At the summit (4) Abyss (5) Animated television series conceived by Otmar Gutmann and Harald Muecke whose title character is a penguin Amorphous form of hydrated silica used as a gemstone Attorney finds politician wet A member of the opposition in Victorian times? An Asian — in a rain (anag) (7) Animal control scarce in report (8) After leaving Turkey, incisive head of state charms (8) About that pamphlet - withdraw it (7) Article written on true make-up of character (6) As kept by the metallurgist's secretary? (4,7) At the summit (4) Abyss (5) At no time Abominable snowman Alvar —, Finnish architect and designer of bent plywood furniture Andre —, French winner of the 1947 Nobel Prize in Literature Average within department Allow to hire Angelic set included Animated a veil badly A rope’s causing dramas A trite sort of dress Age Apparel Allegorical novel by Paulo Coelho first published in 1988 American radio and TV series starring Jack Webb as LAPD detective Sergeant Joe Friday American actress and dancer born Tula Ellice Finklea American indie folk band founded in 2006 by singer-songwriter Justin Vernon Associates could make it fail-safe Affectionate feeling needs stern correction! Association such as at Liverpool or Everton? (8,4) Aerial (7) About that pamphlet - withdraw it (7) Article written on true make-up of character (6) As kept by the metallurgist's secretary? (4,7) At the summit (4) Abyss (5) Alcoholic spirit Any one of the ten black-belt grades of judo proficiency Attempt to use a knife A riot out of proportion As a self-centred person, I get so wound up Ancient; obsolete (7) Anecdotes illustrating a moral (7) At all, in dialect; by any manner (5) Appearing to view fine pottery (7) Apply the brakes both ways (4,2) A street breaking into unspoilt farmland (7) Aggressive behaviour (5) Along with (3) Alcoholic drink (3) As a whole Article with yours truly as subject Admit to being won over Appear Anaesthetic Anger A follower endures storms A county - it provides accommodation A rise in body temperature, often caused by infection (5) Allow someone to pass (4,3) A whale of a book (4-4) Admitted a record holds information (12) Awful Lothario initially promises to love setter (9) Argues over daughter and son getting weapons (6) Almost ahead of schedule after November (6) Alsatian, for example (3) Achieve (6) According to reason (7) Author of the novels Something Happened and God Knows Actor who played the title role in 1937 film drama Elephant Boy Actor whose roles have included Steven in 1978 film drama The Deer Hunter About to copy cloak Arrange to command Above Animals needing mushy peas? Additional amount (4) Achilles' aunt in play sees visions (12) Any number have a liking for sex (5) Assault force becoming excited (3,2,4) Assistant pitman is one who makes the tunnels (10) Afternoon meal served on the flight? (4,3) An acoustic device for discovering the opinion of the directors! (8-5) Apron (5) Artist's stand (5) Actress whose roles include Lily in 2010 film drama Black Swan After find a novice on edge Annoyed right deli is wrong Ages getting journalist removed Applaud At no time Auction item for biblical character Administrative units of government (7) African wild pig (7) Anglo-Saxon kingdom from 519 until England was united in 927 (6) Atoms spinning round in north-eastern state (9) A hand needed to secure second military bar (5) A grand entrance in residence gains respect (6) Approach of one contralto after tense performance (6) A heavenly intervention? (7) A high post? (7) Appends (4) Asian river (6) Afternoon nap (6) Amphibian (4) American cattle farm African mammal Add up Any of several small short-necked ducks often with bright plumage About bird being yellow Answer Abandon Aid in crime Always a lofty newspaper Aroused at the flick of a switch? Ale there can be heavenly American writer with essay in verse All waiting - to be signed? (5,2) Animal comes from the pet-shop and accepts food (5) A solemn profession (5) A light across the ship (5) Alarm (5) Agent (3) Act of being propelled Allowing access to inside Approve automatically Any of the first four books of the New Testament Art is performed for part of flight A Siamese originated here Agreement is full, we hear A lot of meat to keep moist in pan (8) Avoided having erroneous beliefs, losing head (6) All waiting - to be signed? (5,2) Animal comes from the pet-shop and accepts food (5) A solemn profession (5) A light across the ship (5) Alarm (5) Agent (3) Archer’s missile African mammal; the tallest living animal Aware of later development About to follow sale of goods Atmosphere in Cairo Accord, as broadcast Another language in another sentence Ancient characters Animal doctor Agreement Avid Attribute first letter to old writer All waiting - to be signed? (5,2) Animal comes from the pet-shop and accepts food (5) A solemn profession (5) A light across the ship (5) Alarm (5) Agent (3) Art of winning by cunning practices Advance by jumps or stages Ability to see Articles of dress Author of 1896 novel The Master Craftsman African musical instrument also known as a thumb piano Arid sort of attack Attend Aim Assistance A car, if taken to the continent? American lawyer, building in garden, was in a hurry A credit note for some land (4) An artist who may be other things to a woman (6) A mammoth beast (8) A storyteller (4) A guest has a fever (4) A cross-section of the church (8) An abnormal appetite, no argument about that (6) A powerful grip, useful in defence (10) Armistice (5) Acute pain (5) Aromatic herb Amphibian native to Central and South America introduced elsewhere to control pests Antonio —, Italian composer of the operas Falstaff and Tarare Another name for a Latvian Agree with the head Adhesive to fix mug A little page, fortunate and courageous Artist's dire channel A small bird behind a boat Abound (4) Abounding with energy (4,2,5) Attempt to cover one diary in three books (7) An encore from the choir (4) A sign differs very largely (5) A bit of a punch-up (5) Anaesthetic (5) As well (2,4) Adjusts (6) Auction item (3) Abyss Acting audition Arrange by kind Aid Aspire A colour of some importance Attempts to find neckwear? That's about right A nice long break may be pleasing Asian native suggesting his phone was silent? (5) A means to get off (4) A small games enclosure (7) A pointedly obdurate comparison (2,4,2,5) A Greek! (5) Abominably wicked (4) Amphibians (5) Abundant (7) Animal doctor (3) Amongst Anaesthetic Actress whose roles have included Rachel Noyce in 1989 film drama The Rachel Papers Agreeable school paid off A leg’s broken in storms Acceptable Aggressive talk making British leader shine in the USA After break I have become fidgety Annoying child with black rodent A meal's been cooked for sailors Aimless (6) At my house (4,3) Aural inflammation (Otitis media) (4,3) Adversaries at table abandon country garden (4) A number observed, about five (5) Announcing arrival of youth leader is unsound doctrine (6) Axiom (5) Article (4) Any of the 150 sacred songs, poems and prayers that constitute the book of the Old Testament that follows the Book of Job American spy in novels by Donald Hamilton such as The Damagers Arise awkwardly at a sign Acetic acid in grave trouble Aristocrats Asian desert Alloy A fish for the photographer Arbour with climbing plants (7) An account of a real incident (8) According to Spooner, Murs trick with soap? (9) A number score twice with only headers (6-3) Aromatic herb (5) Among (4) Artful, shrewd (7) Auction (4) Armistice Ancient Roman seven-day festival celebrated in December Almost horizontal passage driven into a mine for access or drainage Author of 1678 Christian allegory The Pilgrim's Progress African republic whose capital is Kigali Almost respect a trainee officer Athletes or names changed Animal like this in rubbish container Anxiety A bit of a loaf for aristocrats? Aromatic herb (5) Among (4) Artful, shrewd (7) Auction (4) Author of 1989 novel The Joy Luck Club Avoid first woman to have a key Apparatus to appear menacingly Afterwards Arid Anger Animal skins Arabian country Award someone extremely overweight A bit of publicity – and little time for paperwork Admission (6) At a time when demand is lower (3-4) Approved (6) Aromatic herb (5) Among (4) Artful, shrewd (7) Auction (4) Actress who played Susan Harper in long-running BBC TV sitcom My Family Admit to being won over Accepted, thanks to chap A pastry's round layers American uncle's performing as strong man Arid; dried up (4) Almost (4,5) Aquatic bird (4) Admit to being won over Amphitheatre Aquatic bird Arthur tries to conceal injury (4) Agree cooking is keen (5) A hip seems fractured with stress (9) After dancing, US bride extremely nervous of facial hair (9) A second South American found in Indian state (5) An uninteresting place to live? 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(6) American exactitude shown in stiff feature (5) Answer the medium hopes to get at a seance (8,5) A fool it's wrong to help (6) Assistance a performer likes to get (4) A fiery mount (4) Artist (7) Along with (3) Ancestry, family origins (5) Aide Advantage Another term for percussion instrument the vibraphone Authentic sort of earl Auction includes British fur Aforementioned two dots Arid sort of attack Assistance African capital Attendant with right signalling device Alcoholic drink — kingpin (anag) (4,3) A thin peg, originally designed, that's pushed into hair (6) Aged aristo sacked, thank God (3,7) Audible tunes for king or queen, say (6) A question of personal welfare (3,3,3) A punitive measure (3) A title indeed much wished for (7) Alters his stance in area of Scotland (9) Alerts aristocracy about internet protocol (3-4) An extraordinary deed or act may get you this (9) A run in silk stockings? (6) Adult female (5) Anti-aircraft fire or artillery Ancient Roman heating system in which hot air circulates under the floor and between double walls Anger Age A sort of echo hurts nest in tree Awful place, we hear, that's complete Ascetic Hindu holy man (6) A lot of rudeness shocked consumer, finally (3-4) A gem some think too pale (4) A never-to-be-repeated occasion (4) A support and comfort to many (5) Alcoholic drink (5) And not (3) Anaesthetic (5) Area of fruit trees (7) African river (5) Accountancy term (5) Assist (4) Act of killing one’s brother Art of paper folding Appear Apparent Arthur —, author of novels The Call-Girls and Darkness at Noon A match for the devil Aid in crime Article about professional cook's garb? A huge order for tar? Agent accepts shelter, being ready for bed A gem some think too pale (4) A never-to-be-repeated occasion (4) A support and comfort to many (5) Alcoholic drink (5) And not (3) Anaesthetic (5) Area of fruit trees (7) African river (5) Accountancy term (5) Assist (4) Area for public recreation Abbreviate Antony —, actor who played Hitler in 2004 film comedy Churchill: The Hollywood Years Aldo —, prime minister of Italy from 1974-76 murdered by the Red Brigades in 1978 Amused with employment A hut, sadly in a state An entrance of stone Append Awful Age Asian language Attack making fool suffer A final crushing defeat (8) A flowery term of endearment! 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(3,4) Auctioneer's hammer (5) Animal doctor (3) Alligator pear A crab managed with one tongue Accounting program Assessment A bird with extended wings is not natural Ann has a gift for translation in this country Accommodation no good for newly married men Albanian capital (6) Aromatic seeds used as a spice and medicinally (8) A clot? Speed is of the essence! (4) A cold distant attitude is around since moving (7) Amused by strange need to conceal success (7) An Asian to go in search of, one hears (4) A vessel associated with port containerisation! (4,8) Among the partisans I detected bias (4) A crime disturbed a whole continent (7) Accomplish (6) Alsatian, for example (3) Advance or carry on Actress married to Jude Law from 1997-2003 About poem being in secret writing Aide’s unusual impression Area of authority Authentic Attack Arab state in Ottoman Empire Academic essay (5) Amusing comment (4) After five Americans leave bar area ready, ale's drunk — and some kind of wine? 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(7) Aural devices assist in the trials (7,4) A forte for describing how speech is delivered (5) Alcoholic drink (4) Agent (3) Antelope type Applicant Asphyxiate Arnold —, golfer who won the 1960 US Open Championship Astound by juggling nuts Adjoin Amaze Adjacent to Armed force A bride may have this coach Adjust an instrument or vehicle (4,2) A Passage to ___ , 1924 EM Forster novel (5) Arm with US bombs and first-class fighters (7) A chess match, for example? (5,7) A character in literature? 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(5) As quickly as letters are delivered? (4-5) Almost to live with skill is certainly not an asset (9) Aged (3) Axiom Approaches At the summit Ancient plucked stringed instrument whose body is shaped like a sliced pear Amazement Appointment Attached Art form A few Anti-establishment (9) A penny (for the officer?) 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(6) As a standard of perfection it's varied by a non-practical type (8) Arrest (3) Assert one's right to (5) Affirmative (3) Assists in a crime Attentive to wrong part Alert Agent Appetiser A great number, say, eaten by cat Accept wager but not initially Amount of land for sacred enclosure At the home of (someone) in France (4) Article removed from deceased in house, surrendered (6,4) Augments southern water supplies (6) A drawing of French symbol (6) An example Ann cites inaccurately (8) A low (3) Attempt (3) Area where trees grow Airstrip Anais —, author of 1954 short novel A Spy in the House of Love Ancient Egyptian female fertility goddess A portal of quartz Asian country As luck would have it (11) Asian wild ass (6) Augments southern water supplies (6) A drawing of French symbol (6) An example Ann cites inaccurately (8) A low (3) Attempt (3) Absence of difficulty American dad’s music A vine turned green A turn previously Auction item Adhesive strip A hen’s apt to be mistaken for a game bird As someone who stirs up, I got a tar stirred up Appraisal fools people in street Aquatic mammal close up Augments southern water supplies (6) A drawing of French symbol (6) An example Ann cites inaccurately (8) A low (3) Attempt (3) Annual plant with edible sticky green pods also called ladies' fingers Annual or biennial grass used to make flour Apparent copyright Authentic sort of earl Another language in another sentence Agent Admonish A lot of lions were nosy, so we hear A bit of a change for show team Ascend; surmount (5,2) Andy ------ (1928-87), pop art pioneer (6) A tree was affected by salty solution (8) Account by first person achieves the climax (4) Allude (5) American farm (5) Arms or legs (5) A lot (5) Albert —, winner of the 1957 Nobel Prize in Literature Appearing to have food Atmosphere in Cairo Age After end of match a communist ran A sweeper beginning to be someone Acknowledge (3) All but one of the team drop out of this (5,4) A good hand graphically represented (11) Approve of Red Nose fooling (7) Appreciate model not having small figure (5) Ambassador involved in crash may have a grievance (3,4) Allaying suspicions of dismemberment? (9) A view of nothing on the wing (7) Advantage (7) Adult male (3) Anaesthetic (5) Artist's stand (5) Alfred —, author of the poems The Lady of Shalott and Voices in the Mist A victory on a flower Aquatic bird Association Appear Admits being silent at sea Assistant converted by devil-worshippers Ancient people in Dublin Castle Asian attacks reported in angry speeches Aspersions (5) Always (4) A little light from Rigel flickered around 2000 (7) Authentic German playwright, not British (4) Are you in Cannes with stars where bankers end up? (9) Astronauts primarily vote by rating missions (7) Artist leaves out one moon of Saturn (5) A row among the frontiersmen (4) A bit of Sol's rash? (7) Agent (3) At sea (6) Aircraft detection system (5) Ancient artefact (5) Anita —, author of the novels No Mother to Guide Her and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes Any of various lines drawn on a cricket pitch Al —, US motor racing driver; 1987 Indianapolis 500 winner Annoyed Adage, for example, in Gateshead Aggressive dog almost hurting pointer (6) Again change text in part of screed I type (2-4) A meal for those in elevated positions? (4,3) As used by the blacksmith in a German village (5) A coming (7) Auctions (5) Any barrel (4) Accumulate Anonymous Anthony —, UK prime minister from 1955-57 Afterwards from both ends At that time Angry Anything a thug has broken Aviator taking part in terrible riots Arouse wife on the ground (4) A situation taken by the French disciples (8) All, I cry, is poetically musical (7) Additional (4) Auction item (3) Arrest Applaud Air of invention Air posed problem for take-offs A meditation provoking mirth Aroma (of sanctity?) (5) Advisor who's not welcome to dine in rugby players' club (4-4,6) Artist drawing horse behind farm animal (7) Ate up most of ham, in reality (2,5) A must see: Stalin getting overthrown (9) A situation taken by the French disciples (8) All, I cry, is poetically musical (7) Additional (4) Auction item (3) Attain success Actor whose roles have included The Blue Raja in 1999 film comedy Mystery Men Alternatively get a paddle Alloy Assessed Animal doctor A musician keeping time is excited A lot of ships cut and run Awkward youth plans to give flower Abe tethers wild antelope Astronomer, female, beginning to investigate constellation Assembled (8) A situation taken by the French disciples (8) All, I cry, is poetically musical (7) Additional (4) Auction item (3) Abundant Aircraft firm founded by Sir A V Roe in 1910 Article with yours truly as subject Aid Assorted molecules as in material Actors beginning to exhibit class At the right time; not late (2,3) Academic break (4-4) Apprehension one may feel coming on! (5,6) A call-note changes suddenly (3,2,4) Anon (4) Ammo (10) Alsatian, for example (3) Afflict (3) Australian bird (3) Any carnivorous animal Arm joint Alfred —, author of 1896 stage play Ubu Roi Andy —, golfer who won the 1985 US Open Championship Admit to being won over About to have nothing but caviar Also Aerodynamic Add up Abel's brother (4) Add up 1 + 100 to get score (5) Animals returning earth's nitrogen content (5) Angry when anyone's nasty with daughter (7) Analysed Mother Earth idea (7) An art icon represented a flower (9) American state (6) Abundant (7) Aquatic birds (5) Antarctic penguin with a bright orange-red bill and white patches above each eye Author of the stage plays Equus and Amadeus Alloy of iron and nickel discovered by Charles Edouard Guillaume Alloy of copper and zinc containing more than 50 per cent of the former Aunt mad for fish Alcove Appendage An orderly part of Northern Ireland Alter coins? Aslan's world (6) Attractive (8) As seen on the libertine's tombstone? (3) Artless one maybe found in part of church (5) Advise medicine before the secretary appears (9) A labyrinth that will bewilder (5) Animal doctor (3) Any animal with two feet (5) Animal’s coat African republic whose capital is Monrovia Anger Awful Audible cry is obvious? Not entirely Arrive with cycle at college As a celebrated striker Orlando must come out Agreement (4) Account book on the shelf (6) Approach relation to make profitable (4,2,7) Avoid publicity during the night before (5) Afters (7) Article (4) Authentic (7) Agent (3) Ancient kingdom in the Old Testament east of the Dead Sea Adonis —, 1999-2001 WBO Super Flyweight champion Appoint Ian and Rod, possibly Awful to have three keys Afflict Above Aid in crime Asian commitment, reportedly Anguished king's US subject accepting award (7) Assist (4) Admission Actor who portrayed Anthony Perkins in 2012 biopic Hitchcock Actor-musician who unsuccessfully ran for the Panamanian presidency in 1994 Always allow out a youngster Allure of money accrued Awful Associates An explorer made nuns wander Affectedly dainty — as in "The Go-Between" Assemble for religious service Attempts to cross French sea, being back in boats (8) All mice out to eat a shrub (8) Assist (4) Adjusts African river animal Among A A —, creator of Winnie-the-Pooh African republic whose capital is Cairo African republic whose capital is Nouakchott A vine turns green Answer concerning performance Article is by member, not us Animal in glasses All points bulletin An animal some authors entertain Acrimonious (6) Available for renting (2,3) Assist (4) After noon Anger Alain —, 1956 Olympic marathon gold medallist for France A great deal of service Also Attendant Affectations of superiority (4,3,6) Apparently boards another's child (7) Am having a nap returning to the country (6) A medium state, perhaps (6) A diminutive person, literally (11) Attempt (3) Axilla (6) A sack (3) Appears Abstract or general idea Aromatic Eurasian plant whose leaves are used for flavouring in pickles Aromatic plant with spikes of small, blue flowers whose leaves are used in cooking Anke —, 1996 Australian Open singles tennis championship runner-up Argue by a new tree Aspire to transform old country Ale Age Agent Away from land (8) Able to produce the result intended (11) Altered (7) Avoid car accident when temperature drops (4) As canaries missing a cuckoo (7) Ask softly, then take charge (5) Acorns ain't nuts, they're flowers Affair of honour expected before end of quarrel A question of time Answer in song — answer that's a hateful thing At this place in the register (4) An attic is obviously quite high (5) Away from (3) About poem being in secret writing Appealing to reduce energy Animal fat Asian language Animals left with monks in Asia Act like a parasite (6) Afternoon rest (6) Award Savage a very low mark for wit (5,5) Armadillo's articulated body marking (5) A certain atmosphere in the restaurant (4) A piece of processed American cheese (4) Adam's ale (5) Anthony —, British sculptor whose works include Emma Dipper and Tundra Alan —, US astronaut who was a member of the Apollo 12 mission Agreement sounds full Appealing not to lose everything Argumentative sportsman? A hot form of curse Alliance Attractive ABC is somehow fundamental A week's break from school (4-4) Area most associated with TE Lawrence? (6) AC/DC quiet round piano playing piece (6) A piece of cake from party to go off without lid (6) A fistful of drink, perhaps (5) About the noise - it will echo (7) Above letter not concealed (5) Appeal humbly (5) Alcoholic drink (5) Animal skins (5) Abide Animal from eastern terrain Alert Angry Age Antelope A loose woman goes west in US city Academic entertained by individualists — they're capital people Attractive menu option? Yes! Assessing a sailor An object coming out of the night (5) A useful person to study diplomacy (7) Academy Award (5) Aver (6) Auction item (3) At no time (5) As soon as seen Abode of Satan Administrative centre of Devon Art must work in layer Art form Assorted Animal sounding husky Animals arrived before empty lorries Angel in south-east playing harp A note about lake on fire (6) An object coming out of the night (5) A useful person to study diplomacy (7) Academy Award (5) Aver (6) Auction item (3) At no time (5) Active and brisk Atoll gets lads in trouble Arise awkwardly at a sign A crab managed with one tongue Animal doctor Aden’s country Any nuts? No! Allow nettle to grow wild around island An Ottoman governor raised some eyebrows An object coming out of the night (5) A useful person to study diplomacy (7) Academy Award (5) Aver (6) Auction item (3) At no time (5) Acronym for the underwater breathing apparatus utilising compressed gas supplied at a regulated pressure Any of several small short-necked ducks often with bright plumage Afterwards from both ends An animal has time for charm Abandon Aquatic bird At that time Armada A chapter bound to be given Airport, it's said, entered by Poles A month of military music Authorise, officially permit (7) A driver's objective, of course (5) Angry (3) Article (4) American farm (5) Add up About to have nothing but caviar Age Amazement African eagles seen migrating A poet was ahead, backing a horse Almost in the lead for a brief moment (6) Alcoholic drink cures heart failure (10) A book kept by unusual dealer, having merit as literature? (8) Artificial body of water and river rose differently (9) Appropriate session with one's tailor? (7) Attentive artist's place in America (8) A nursery fighter? (3,7) Among (4) At this time (3) Aromatic herb Alvar —, Finnish architect and designer of bent plywood furniture Andrea —, Italian painter whose works include The Three Marys and Vision of St Romuald Adolphe —, inventor of the saxophone A strange thing, but it's time for bed Abandon Above Assistant Affirm Alloy American author's heard model Around noon get meat for mercenary Account swallowed by public editor exaggerated, in part (9) Afraid (10) A bird lays this (3) Ado (4) Append (3) Adhesive Autobiographical work by Adolf Hitler first published in 1925 Arnold —, English composer of symphonic poem Tintagel Arranged debit for basin Afterwards from both ends A crane turned out to be hidden At that time Ache Arab with small German car Ace group performing in ditch A couple rise to follow good cheese A relative getting up with cereal, ultimately for fibre (5) Amazing soft drinks, Tango I see (9) Admit a pledge (4) A myth about where the foot is? (6) Attractiveness (6) Assault (6) Ancestry, family origins (5) Artist's stand (5) Abrupt (5) A S —, author of the novels Still Life and The Virgin in the Garden A professor is a handsome youngster Article crushed mite Access to confession About musical furniture Anger Attack Append Altruistic (9) Are their activities veiled in secrecy? (4) Arms depot (7) A tramp (4) Angry crowd Amorphous form of hydrated silica used as a gemstone Animal worn on the foot Australasian acquires land mass About poem being in secret language Ace reconstructed entire English racecourse Ancient key set in a precious metal Australian marsupial (which Americans begin with an 'O') (6) Asian capital (5) Ancient Italian (5) Are their activities veiled in secrecy? (4) Arms depot (7) A tramp (4) At a low cost Acted sullenly Against Afflict Aquatic mammals chap found by a river Aerial insect upset girl Are their activities veiled in secrecy? (4) Arms depot (7) A tramp (4) A I —, West Indies Test cricketer who hit 187 against India at Mumbai in 1978 Aristocrat Age A French farm building likely to collapse A couple of teachers taking part in the regatta? (3,7) Association football Ambition Amused with employment Appear Accountant who inspects the records of a business (7) Affection for a swamp (4,4) Awkward predicaments that produce abrasions (7) Advocate destroying any rot (6) Attendance (4) Afterwards (5) Aristocrat made mistake Advantaged with transport Afterwards from both ends Air of invention Above Abrade At that time Armada African capital (5,5) Alter (with an intention to deceive) (6) Advancing of a claim (10) Airs (anag) (4) Absolute value is recurrent problem, with board game involved (7) Adult female horse (4) African desert (6) A fixed gaze (5) At the summit (4) Alone, single Anaesthetic Admonish or rebuke Auction ales off Artist has plant to gorge Acetic acid Adolescent Appendage Anyone at first, latest in long sequence sick in crowded tenement (7) Agreed to return after short dip (7) Apocryphal story very much shortened (5) Add up (5) A long time to censure it, perhaps Amazed to have reeled About fellow being a stand-in for the king Astounded Attitude Accommodation that's barred for fliers Able to read and write but not beginning to repeat A sheep you heard Abscond — wasteland (6) A bird to fight and squabble (7) Aren't in order to go by rail (7) Anaesthetic (5) Arm bone (7) All-night watch (5) An annually elected chief magistrate who jointly ruled the Roman Republic Aware of later development America takes notes on employment Appliance A capital in Asia? Bad! Bad! Bad! Available for selection as a matter of course (2,3,4) A short jumper, showing style (4) Approval from two Europeans on board (5) A bird to fight and squabble (7) Aren't in order to go by rail (7) Anaesthetic (5) Arm bone (7) All-night watch (5) Author of the third Gospel in the New Testament Allow to rent Afterwards take article to new church Angry Allow Ascends At no time Award Angels hear imps misbehaving A part of the hos[ital for Oscar or Tony? A bird getting to university is able A bird to fight and squabble (7) Aren't in order to go by rail (7) Anaesthetic (5) Arm bone (7) All-night watch (5) Astounds Ague Alcoholic drink made by fermenting a solution of honey Artisan’s mother and child A month in place — certainly a winner Appreciation after a length of time (8,5) American writer of macabre tales (3) Authentic and typical (4) Affectedly playful and teasing (4) A leading bed-maker? (4,8) Appear on stage to record (5) An engaging answer, perhaps (3) A girl or man disguised (5) A minor grant (5) A come down, but not a disappointing one (5,7) Acquire (3) African river (5) Afternoon show (7) Abyss (5) And not (3) Art As stated by Article about that place Admit to being won over A profit once more Also Actor’s worry Anew A novelist and his rude novel Article cheers Greek character Attempts to convert base metals to gold (7) A Highlander's fur or leather pouch (7) Assuming label covers family (6) Alter vital access to capitals (5,3) A very small amount of sense (5) Appliances without charge and almost nothing showing at first (8) Approach a location (6) American state (5) Assistants (5) A person (5) At no time (5) Ague (5) Adriatic, for example (3) Audience’s sign of disapproval Anything that delays progress Abroad Accepting bribes A P E —, England Test cricketer who hit 101 against New Zealand at Auckland in 1971 Arrange letters for a while Angry speech A field that's churned up didn't succeed Accordingly, protecting against a grand capital city (8) Appearing later: coyote, initially tamed, crossed with setter (3,2,4) A way out youth leader gets sovereign for bestirring himself (7) A gentle correction in good taste (7) Abbreviate (7) Arrangement or position Armistice Anglo-Saxon settler; brother of Hengist A flat became deadly Aide’s unusual impression A lesson is unethical Auctions small beers African river Authorise Axe seen in helicopter Apply American energy After harvest fruit is seen again Available over the net (6) Academically oriented secondary teaching institution (7,6) Arrangement of rows and columns (6) A friend in Spain (5) Amen to that! (3,4,2) America? (5,3) Asian swallow flying west across India gradually disappears (9) Absurd 12 (4) Avoid the upset of endless travel (5) A negative intimation from the top (5,2,3,4) A publication is the outcome (5) Apple seed (3) Admit everything Automatons Actor who played the title role in 1937 film drama Elephant Boy Another name for the aubergine or brinjal Advantaged with transport Anger A bribe? That's a blow! Awake memories of one who raised Cain accepting fine Abominable snowman (4) Animal life of a region (5) Arrange severance of leg in attack (3,2) Acrobat bum-over-hip in roll (12) Araucaria's silence surrounding where to begin typing page? (6,6) A fitting tribute, retiree initially going to that local (3-2) Approximately Arthur James —, British prime minister from 1902-05 Ancient British tribe that rebelled against the Romans under Queen Boudicca Appendage Annoying Area of land Agree with stoic about classes Applaud (4) Ado (4) Ascend (5) American film (5) Affected (7) A drive through Paris or Edinburgh in reverse (4) A thin layer above and below the ice (5) A non-drinker, he is at heart an unbeliever (7) A game of cards - contract perhaps (7) Applaud (4) Ado (4) Ascend (5) Adam’s ale Ancient Indian game similar to backgammon played on a cross-shaped board Animated a veil badly Appearing to have food Abode constructed of brick A degree Edward declined Authentic sort of earl Agree with the head? 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I don't believe you (5,2,3) A sober lover left devastated by this music (6,6) Alliance has a complaint against the French (6) An apartment, indeed, needs air (8) At a canter (6) Adult female (5) Alike (7) Abundant or plentiful Accumulate Ardal —, stand-up comedian-actor who authored 1998 novel The Talk of the Town A large enthusiast is everywhere Attentive to wrong part Artist changed, losing second characteristic Appendage Accompany Assorted Alcoholic drink Anxiety Announce A sort of film about a resort in Italy Annoyed (8) Alliance has a complaint against the French (6) An apartment, indeed, needs air (8) At a canter (6) Adult female (5) Alike (7) Area of fruit trees Analgesic drug or agent Almost hide rubble Agreed with the head Alternatively have a paddle Advantaged with transport Arrange letters for a while Afflict Appear Accident in skirmish apparently Ancient artefact (5) Advantage (5) Army unit (7) Affianced (7) Agitated state (6) Attribute (6) Agile (6) Alliance has a complaint against the French (6) An apartment, indeed, needs air (8) At a canter (6) Adult female (5) Alike (7) Art of paper folding Advantageous Adrian —, English conductor who authored autobiography My Own Trumpet A gin cocktail makes profit Affair of the bag A professor is a handsome youngster Accordance with cable Anger Agents infiltrating Laos ruins but avoiding others African — like this country in Africa Adult (5-2) Ancient (5) Absorb (4,2) As medic, I locate some back pain (5) Album full of possibly illegible signs? (9,4) Appropriate vehicle hired again outside (8) American VIP has huge circle (3,5) Able to change speech by painstaking development (11) A theologian will produce more (3) An insult but not behind one's back! (7) Admit American general (5) Amity (10) Appropriate (3) Arid (3) Art of flying aircraft Andy —, rugby union lock whose last New Zealand Test appearance was against Argentina in 1985 African antelope with lyre-shaped horns Asian republic whose capital is New Delhi Any of various non-venomous snakes, such as the python, which squeeze their prey to kill by asphyxiation Aldermen sit around – that’s efficient Also among pandas Attendant Aerodynamic A convict turns up for the festival Alphabetical symbol Authentic sort of earl Animal fat As a whole (2,4) All the universe except the speed of light is an assimilation process (7) A choir man may supply a tune (9) A combination of variety (3) A hobby with positive results (11) Atoll in the Pacific Ocean taken by the US from Japan in 1944 that later became a testing ground for atomic weapons Arthur —, composer of 1949 opera The Olympians Allowing activity in the property market A bit of fun for an early riser Amount of money in diagram At that party hosting group of stars, I'm leaving (6-2) Armies swamped by anguish or despair (6) A choir man may supply a tune (9) A combination of variety (3) A hobby with positive results (11) Also (3) Assistance (3) Army officer Artist’s stand Alternative strategy Always in same version Alien’s odd solution As I’m working out targets Article accepted by most suitable animal Act to capture constant highwayman A little boy's terrified by a mollusc Avoid favourites backed by team A capital girl for making pasta Assign to a Jewish writer (7) Account with favourable balance to certify as satisfactory (8) A speech written on an envelope (7) A hundred in hasty change for the boats (6) Applaud with shouts (5) At no time (5) Appears to be (5) After-effects of alcohol Animal from eastern country Appease teens, we compromise Antelope Add sugar Author's latest books inspired by this, but in Latin accent (6) Affirmative (informal) (4) A location where guys provide the necessary support (7,4) Art of good eating Act of pressing clothes Airy spirit in the William Shakespeare play The Tempest Afforded new drapes Animal worn on the foot Artistic composition Arachnid A pal with monk's garb almost in emirate A location where guys provide the necessary support (7,4) Arise awkwardly at a sign Allow to rent out Automatic, having rug Against swindle Award Anger Assemble Animal one caught in dreadful trap Angry lie about racehorse Abuse others online (5) Arguments for and against (4,3,4) Afflicted by joint pains etc. (9) Annoy (6) Awkward (6) A location where guys provide the necessary support (7,4) Arthur —, author of 1930 adventure novel Swallows and Amazons Alain —, 1986 winner of the F1 World Drivers' Championship Adhesive to fix a step Age Amiss Avoid such heartless article in French Animal that may become richer soon A large bird provides proofs of innocence Arouse passion (7) A kitchen counter? (3,5) Acclaim luminary meriting advance (12) Accredited goal secures championship (8) Amateur in prison making way up (5) A new tiresome task cut short for news presenter (6) Ape skirts middle of land in covering of a forest (6) Anticipate times taken over exercise in English court (6) Always about the Northern bird (4) A result of smoking in bed? (5,2,5) African wasteland (4) American leader (9) Abominable snowman (4) Auction item (3) Apart from (7) Any delicious drink (6) Action (4) At exactly the arranged time Another name for the white poplar Amazement in drawer A turn previously Attention And not Attempt to cover front of neck with tie A flower came up An overdue (anag) — attempt (9) African is talking to whom? (4) As decreed, I go in the artillery (9) Add a couple of pages then finish (6) Among (4) Alligator pear At first glance Author of the novels Eclipse and Johnny Got His Gun Appealing to reduce energy A number badly regret their occupancy Authentic sort of earl Anxiety Aid in crime A few Age Animal fat Aristocrat Animal found in Blenheim Palace Airship, second-rate, not rigid Animal found by boy from Barcelona, perhaps Appearance of fool attacked by bird, we hear Arboreal amphibian (4,4) About to come (2,3,3) Abductor (9) Architectural style displayed by the Alhambra at Granada in Andalusia (7) Artwork includes model foot able to be sculpted (7) Ancient ladies snorting crack after noon (4-3) A number of punters sing in nude (9) Asian country incorporating an American state (7) A plot in which race is involved (4) A prize for waste (7) A disposition to command (5) A breakdown specialist (13) A coal-burning vessel (7) A boy interrupts my complaint (6) Abrupt (5) American state (6) Armoured combat vehicles Albrecht —, painter and engraver regarded as the greatest artist of the German renaissance Ancient Egyptian female fertility goddess usually depicted with a cow's horns Asian primate also called the White-handed gibbon A step made quickly Anaesthetic used there Agreement sounds full Anaesthetic Achievement Alliance A naturally fermented soy sauce — air mat (anag) (6) Amphibious rodent (5,3) Absurd English not to be found in our clues, I'd fancy (9) A conviction arrived at without proof? (7) A trio breaks up a relationship (5) A striking similarity (5) Attacks from air, upsetting detective sergeant Animated a veil badly About to regret getting note that’s vulgar Armistice Amount of medicine Admonish Assumed name Appalled (6) Australian wild dog (5) At the right moment (2,3) Advice to the producer if the show lacks comedy? (3,4,4) A number will remove the end from the marquee (3) Axiom (5) Accomplish (6) Anon (4) Allure And not Animal like a large frog Ancient city in Greece in the NE Peloponnese A smile’s turning haphazard A need is developing for fennel, perhaps A great inn rebuilt in a South American country Autonomous province of Spain, capital Pamplona (7) Acronym's components (8) Alloy of iron and nickel used in tuning forks and other instruments (5) Advice to the producer if the show lacks comedy? (3,4,4) A number will remove the end from the marquee (3) Axiom (5) Accomplish (6) Anon (4) Affecting vet or elector Attract expensive space first An entrance has small stones A drama about ships Argue to get a new tree Animal’s foot A great distance covered by safari? Advice to the producer if the show lacks comedy? (3,4,4) A number will remove the end from the marquee (3) Axiom (5) Accomplish (6) Anon (4) As an estimate Alberto —, 1984 Olympic 10,000m gold medallist Afterwards alter shape African river with nothing English A Trojan hero rocked her cot Aprons (anag) — service provider? (6) A promising entertainment? (6,4) A Russian, I turn Republican (4) After making a show, they may hand in their notice (7) A minor thoroughfare in another country (6) Assistant rejects official scoring error (5) Affected when chip lacks length (4) African haven for sailor — one rejecting all limits (11) A father goes on ground to find refreshment (4,3) Arrange list of performers (4,2) A portion for each (6) A bad time to sell wild plums (5) Anger, annoy (3) At no time Alfred —, Austrian psychiatrist who authored The Neurotic Character and The Practice and Theory of Individual Psychology A party has one defence Attorney takes hit to play Agree with the head? Anger Age A container not quite closed Adam ___ , George Eliot novel (4) Apparently reasonable (9) As a finish to hatter's ambition? (2,3,2,3) A bit of her novel is set within Scotland's borders (5) A rule will be shattered by this crime (8) A location of middling urbanity? (4,6) Assert one's right to (5) Acquire (4) Army jackets (6) Artist's stand (5) Anthony —, prime minister from 1955-57 Agent sat preparing some food Afterwards from both ends Act it out in the loft Anger A few At that time Amber, eg Aircraft As well Armada Allude About five in container come out on top Alterations (7) Aggressive and discourteous (9) Artificial (9) A genuine trust (anag) — identifying notes? (9,4) A member of the firing-party? (6) Anaesthetic (5) Adjoin (4) American humour magazine associated with the character Alfred E Neuman Am led to create award A number enjoy something A great many Agreement since transmitted Ancient Greek city in modern Turkey, site of the Temple of Artemis (7) Accountant (informal) (4,7) Addict returns with essentially filthy product (6) Augment noise of horn by adding occasional flux (4,2) A novel sort of mask (4) Ague (5) African river (5) Absolute ruler Aircraft firm founded by Sir A V Roe in 1910 Angelina —, Best Actress in a Supporting Role Oscar winner for Girl, Interrupted A young woman is wrong At home, plump with new child Athlete arranged a ransom Angry buccaneer loses head Achievements A lot (4) An official language of Sri Lanka and Singapore (5) Annoying large one, entering place for fight (6) Allow to get into round: it could be for the better (8) A child of four (10) Agreements showing restrictions about different rate (8) A number of sheets for a vocal group one hears (5) Absolutely confused, like the complete crew (3,2,3) A deceptive practice used by one in court (6) Afterwards (5) Aquatic bird (7) Asian country (5) Asphyxiate At once Abominable snowman Agreeable resort Astound by juggling nuts Animal from eastern country Aged Assembles Assorted Amaze Antelope A fabric in dispute Agreements with a twist in the tail — the work of a scholar? Annoy (4) Azure (4) A child of four (10) Agreements showing restrictions about different rate (8) A number of sheets for a vocal group one hears (5) Absolutely confused, like the complete crew (3,2,3) A deceptive practice used by one in court (6) Afterwards (5) Aquatic bird (7) Asian country (5) Abundant Area of trees Afford to cook pears A portal with small stones A professor is a handsome youngster Animal worn on the foot Air of invention Ace in Slough cooked stew A child of four (10) Agreements showing restrictions about different rate (8) A number of sheets for a vocal group one hears (5) Absolutely confused, like the complete crew (3,2,3) A deceptive practice used by one in court (6) Afterwards (5) Aquatic bird (7) Asian country (5) Ardent Aniseed-flavoured aperitif Ancient measure based on the length of the forearm Attorney finds politician wet Article with yours truly as subject Above Attendant A desk may be requested Assistant in Dubai demoted Alter (4) American-born soprano, hailed as La Divina (5,6) Adhesive (4) Apparently removes end from items (7) A home featured in newspaper is unsteady (5) Article in part of electrical system is decaying (9) Abandon vermouth? Don't be silly! (4,3,2) A container slightly open (4) Attack pilot on a Trident initially (3,2) An objective at one in the morning (3) Airing may turn out to be unreal (9) A collection of fast warships, perhaps (5) Artistic or dramatic production Ana —, 2008 French Open singles tennis champion A gift, for now A turn performed by a novice is valid Allow to rent Age Angry Animal held by bishop and archbishop According to hearsay, Capone mocks African port Austrian city where Mozart was born (8) Accompaniment for bangers? (4) Accumulate (5) As a diet of bananas, with a spice (10) Americans awfully keen to invade backward state (7) An item of underwear sold in outrageous new style initially causes injuries (9) Almost end the run before time (6) An impressive form of industrial action (8) At work, yet doing nothing (8) Agents (4) Assist (4) Attempt (3) Alcoholic drink (3) Article (4) A few Actor best known as Jim Branning in EastEnders who died in 2014 Apple-coloured Angry speech Asian people left area with nothing After midnight, many phantoms At once (8,4) A security measure plugged by Conservative flyer from Canada (6) Artist erasing one sizable figure (5) About, roughly (2,2) A hood (4) Acquired (3) Ardent love or affection Astrological forecast Act as driver for Acrobatic movement A flat may be deadly Argue to get a new name Accessory is a hit Argue what young lady consumed Apartment Asian river some find useful Animal found in hotel kitchen April's stormy wind Ailing king departs thus Aim to get unusual praise (6) An account given by the sappers will show the extent of the field (5) Away from (3) Ague Alcoholic spirit Australian bird also called a Rose-breasted Cockatoo Alexander —, author of The Rape of the Lock Athol —, South African dramatist whose stage works include The Road to Mecca and The Island Alan —, late astronaut who was a member of the Apollo 12 mission A turn previously A profit once more Anew Aircraft All keyed up — note to honkers (anag) (2,11) Adage (7) Almost everyone, hot, getting stuck into chilled drink Aware of gin and tonic being ordered Aid (6) Anti-slavery campaigner (12) African country (8) A knight stuck in base, feeling very hot (5) A new local ground grant (9) Abrupt (5) Ancient artefact (5) Allow to enter (3,2) Ancient At the summit Ancient Egyptian city; original site of two granite obelisks known as Cleopatra's Needles Actress who played Miss Moneypenny in 1962 action film Dr No and thirteen others of the James Bond series Additional Annoying Acid indicator Antelope's short dash Animal in New York city Assessed (5) Approach (6) Acrobat’s bar Approximately Aquatic bird of Europe, Asia, and North America with dark plumage and a white bill and forehead Albert —, German Luftwaffe field marshal general during WWII who died in 1960 Alexandra —, US actress who played Blake in 2015 action film San Andreas Arranges into kinds Article not about a novice lacking harmony Alps improve with new maps Acute A dog or two Abrupt (5) Ancient artefact (5) Allow to enter (3,2) Authorise, officially permit (7) Arboreal amphibian such as the Gray — of the US and Canada Arjun —, golfer who won the 2008 Maybank Malaysian Open Author of stage plays Thark and The Bed Before Yesterday Artisan’s mother and child A riot out of proportion A cat in charge on a very small level Arrange to command Adjoin A pair Above A meal with beans cooked for a sailor Aquatic creature a printer trained A young deer has to cringe A sound way to make amends Alter one's address to earn sympathy in the Commons (4,5) Arsenal player given a giant rhubarb (7) American actor, Matt, becomes a drifter (5) A-lister? Assume rep upset nurse Age A Yalta Conference attendee (9) Article written in ancient Hebrew (3) A little over 51? That's special powers (9) Alleged murderer gets stick (4) Asian river snake bites diva in half, close to vein (9) A new leaf to appear recently Alex — he is prepared to breathe out Acutely vigilant or observant Act of choosing something at random Assist Anatole —, French winner of the 1921 Nobel Prize in Literature Alastair —, actor who played the title role in 1951 film drama Scrooge A victory on a river Armagnac estate houses experts Amazement Alcoholic in bed was embarrassed Abatement (3-2) Altercation (3) A bad, cruel criminal — be off, wicked nobleman! (7) Appear in birthday suit and risk boredom? (4,7,2) A learner falling short — the first person to go under in this world? (7) Act of sticking together Artist An official language of Pakistan also spoken in India Actor who played the title role in 1937 film drama Elephant Boy Agreement sounds full Agree with costume Alliance Agent A little strap on choirmaster's garment Add a couple of pages to finish African boy with no backing About little lost fish (6) Angler's instrument brought up unknown quantity of fish (4) A vile bar is never the same (8) A shockingly used barrier, no doubt (8,5) Arab sailing vessel (4) Artist's workroom (6) African republic whose capital is Cairo Alexandre —, French engineer born in 1832 who designed a famous tower Annexation of Austria by Germany in 1938 Antony —, late actor who played Hitler in 2004 film comedy Churchill: The Hollywood Years A 'do from barber in Seville? Asian giant to be included Ancient writing Aircraft’s crew compartment Anaesthetics in a book of the bible? A Roman Catholic woman — one using a bow Announcement about Roman capitol A long time (5) Alexander —, 18th-century Creek leader who helped draft the Treaty of New York in 1790 A crime committed by a country Attendant Arch African country Assume control of Afterwards American illustrator who put 'Rosie the Riveter' on a 1943 Saturday Evening Post cover (8) American folk dance (7) Aniseed-flavoured liqueur (6) American swot — bedew (anag) (5) Approving (2,6,2) Angry crowd (3) Antony —, sculptor whose works include Angel of the North Allow to hire An entrance with small stones Animal in glasses About to have nothing but eggs A really reduced sector Acute American state Applaud A biro's making a line on a weather map A place to hide port in Yemen Andrea —, US feminist who authored 1990 novel Mercy Author of 1965 stage play Saved Ancient kingdom in the Old Testament east of the Dead Sea Am in pound for an animal Appealing to reduce energy Air of invention Actors having a fling? A western wood is flooded Assemble and arrange (7) Agree to stop (4,2,1,3) An outstanding personal quality or asset (when playing bridge?) (4,4) Alteration (8) A period of fasting among sources of fruit and sweeties (10) American throne for English king (4) A fifth of money put in collection so far (2,3) A lover of priestess carrying cross for great king (9) Agents following in this way Liberal Party (6) A country once losing money — or a number of countries (4) Auctioneer's hammer (5) Auction item (3) Abominable snowman (4) Amphibians (5) Always Alloy containing 80-90 per cent tin and 10-20 per cent lead Antelope of southern Africa with a deep reddish-brown coat and a white tail, blaze and rump patch Actor who played Jaws in 1977 action film The Spy Who Loved Me Art is performed for part of flight Atmosphere in Cairo At no time A little name? Little name that is a girl's name Admire sun that makes child tender A letter marking the spot, we hear, for extension Amount by which a number rises (9) A topping decoration (5) An accident to make light of (5) At that time (4) Art of making fireworks Average Anne —, author of novels Breathing Lessons and The Accidental Tourist Apply Admirable woman last to go for drug A super cure's transformed alternative therapy Attempt to capture old conservative Animated film (7) Activity of someone desperate for time to pass (5-8) Adorn (6) Autonomy, then, is partly a fable? (4) An engagement in one's palmy days? (4) Art (5) Appeal humbly (5) Assistants (5) Asian language Assist Asian kingdom whose capital is Bangkok Adult female of the domestic fowl Alban —, composer of operas Lulu and Wozzeck Another name for the navel Appearing to have food Authentic sort of earl A record peak A trapper, we hear, getting girl's name An age — or some other age Actress opens mammoth novel And not (3) Acquired without trouble (2,1,5) Artificial waterway (5) Acquires (4) Ability to see Albumen Article Amphibian Any retreat Any of several small short-necked ducks often with bright plumage African republic whose capital is Libreville Adriatic port in Marche, Italy, founded by Greek settlers from Syracuse Abandon at the beach Attempts to use knife on Sunday Allow Append Average, like Scrooge? Animal found in steamship, possibly Adult female has messed about with speed (4,5,5) A place of animals in the first year (3) A method of conveyance to produce ecstasy (9) A trial audition! (7) A business undertaking, one hears, to make a declaration (6) A colonist in a Canadian town (3) Assist (4) Afflicts (4) As a whole Ability Actress who starred as Anne Elliot in 1995 film drama Persuasion Annette —, Best Actress in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for American Beauty Alexander —, minister-chairman of the Russian Provisional Government from July-November 1917 Acoustic guitar that has a metal resonator built into the body Aid in crime Agent Arid At liberty Aviator circles wood with more ostentation AA asking about Japanese city A bed is unmade? That's not fair! A place of animals in the first year (3) A method of conveyance to produce ecstasy (9) A trial audition! (7) A business undertaking, one hears, to make a declaration (6) A colonist in a Canadian town (3) Assist (4) Afflicts (4) Alterations as to fodder A crop of seed Ask audibly for a victim Animal gives party direction Anger Animals appearing in European musical A Tibetan monk with a bishop in a US state Animosity expressed by ailing Bard of Avon? Agree with a number of Romans and give way Ace investigator pens last letter for old American Approach (3-2) A place of animals in the first year (3) A method of conveyance to produce ecstasy (9) A trial audition! (7) A business undertaking, one hears, to make a declaration (6) A colonist in a Canadian town (3) Assist (4) Afflicts (4) Assumed identity or character Any animal with a backbone Ahmed —, first president of Algeria Angolan political movement co-founded by Antonio da Costa Fernandes and Jonas Savimbi in 1966 Artist has supply of grapes to gorge Afterwards from both ends Arrange by type Abandon At that time Alcoholic tipple A row about the Spanish studio A father gets over your indifference Attractive (to the lips?) (8) Arsenal (7) A range that can be heard (5) Ambition to have job that's upright (8) A place to go after hidden traitors (6,6) Assert length of life to be the normal run (7) A one-way ticket for those who have not walked up the 19Dn. (6) Alcoholic drink (3) Among (4) Augusto — Ugarte, former president of Chile who died in 2006 Alternatively have a paddle Automaton Aroma Append Alert Asylum seeker from rotten regime Affectedly refined (4) An armed timer (10) Animation (4) Adriatic, for example (3) Arms or legs (5) Agent Among Author of novel The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists, published posthumously in 1914 under the name Robert Tressell American Queen's employer Animal making a racket A trite sort of dress Awkward in pet management Arrange letters for a while Adolescent An Italian poet, rather slow And others (2,2) A Republican tucked into drink — porter, perhaps (6) Ancestry, family origins (5) Applaud Andrea —, 1983 Wimbledon singles tennis championship runner-up Another name for potassium nitrate or sodium nitrate Alphonse —, author of 1869 short story collection Lettres de Mon Moulin Aide’s unusual impression Attempt to use a knife Aid in crime Advantage Axe policeman for smuggling heroin (7) Actor tried playing king for role in theatre? (3,8) Aware of boozer drinking round (2,2) Approaches northern listeners (5) A world opens out for this creature of Central Asia (4,7) Allocate a piece, we hear (9) A wild horse on land (6) Are made a feature of (3) Animal's trail (5) Actions (5) Aneurin —, Minister of Health from 1945-51 Armistead —, author of 2000 novel The Night Listener A profit once more Anew Alloy of lead and tin for the final stage Area covered by most suitable animal A wife in addition for knight (6) As used by the wooden waiter for the smoking remains? (7) Alcoholic drink (5) Almost (6) Artist's stand (5) Auction item Accelerates Any of several breeds of gundog with a silky coat and long ears Attire A hit with poem that is fashionable Automaton (5) Atmospheric pressure measurer (9) Anxious and controlling (7) Attempted deception (5) As used by the wooden waiter for the smoking remains? 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