Clues Starting With n Nagano noodle Noodle shape Notes air is transposed as "Lady of Spain" (8) Nothing interrupts the saints - that's a propitious sign (4,4) Newly made Neglect Number in an octet No matter what happens National leader veers off racecourse (4) New moon was spotted eventually by outdoor worker (8) Nagano noodle Noodle shape Noisy quarrel (3) Not at home Noblemen Notion Not ever Notch at the end of an arrow that receives the bowstring Nowadays have time for proverb Number Noise Not highly cultured (7) Not all fire alarms are genuine (4) Nought (4) Norwegian capital (4) New recruits I sent out to hold line - observe, in retreat Not able to carry a tune? That could be calumnious, nothing less Not all fire alarms are genuine (4) Nought (4) Norwegian capital (4) New tsar of painting and music Need to transform the garden New kind of TV is making plot-based feature? Neglect (4) Not all fire alarms are genuine (4) Nought (4) Norwegian capital (4) Newspaper chief (6) New Zealander (inf.) (4) Not the first time (6) Nominally committed oneself to work? (6,2) Natural ability (5) Nudism Noisy confused situation Nine-sided figure Nevertheless Nonmetallic element Nutty confection (6) Naughtily fool guy with mystery science (7) No square dealings in this seat of power? (4,6) Neither out of ignorance Napoleon’s lion Need to improve garden Nasty No tale about a shed (4-2) Not coming back with certain bald patch (7) Nudity is a source of discord (8) Nun's costume (5) No longer in use Nasal organ Not good at needing money Neglect Nude Bristolian covers junk Note expensive car with gold and red top (6) Numerical symbol (6) Naval commander (7) National airline of Belgium that went bankrupt in 2001 Nonsense food Not one person, at midday, has energy Number Nobody Never done before (13) Neglected (7) Nothing in code (6) Newspaperman (8) Narrow wood, metal or plastic runner used for gliding over snow New Yorker putting duck in home for birds (7) Novel I pen as she produces religious book (9) Nothing in code (6) Newspaperman (8) Nun’s costume Name given to the standard English language typewriter keyboard layout Now employers have to be obliged Nod back at academic Number from Marianne Nocturnal creature Neither worse nor better, what's more Nigerian footballer who joined Everton from Arsenal in 2019 Not valid in law (4) Nothing in code (6) Newspaperman (8) Nimble Narrow Nice time for opening breadbasket New Zealand bird (4) Notice about the ears New attempt to return drink to mug (6) Nine acts, for example (8) Not appropriate — if licentious (anag) (12) Name gong bagged by more than one of twelve (8) Notes from female 2 (8) Nautical cry (4) Not artificial (7) North American marmot also called a woodchuck and whistlepig Narrow Night flyers Non-professional News stories of two couples? (5) Not just inspections of radio pick-up equipment (6,7) Nonsense food Nevertheless Notice Newspaper article Name poses problem at Chinese border - might this enable access? Nice one! Actor Martin ultimately perfect for Shaggy Named the ninth rock from the sun in 1930, demoted to 'dwarf planet' in 2006 (5) Nil Note woman has time for a flyer No end of writing experts Not returning a great deal Notice eastern agent Nurse translated symbols Not once was nerve lost Nobel’s prize Norse deity Nuisance Niche; recess (4) Not prosaic, just the opposite (7) No traffic is met in such a street (3,3) Ned —, US composer of the operas Bertha, Our Town and Miss Julie Nowadays have time for proverb Nourishment Not persuaded (9) Not the ways, we hear, to travel to this island (6) Neat hospital worker (7) Nothing on the mountains but fruit? (6) No place for a private secretary? (6,6) Noisy (4) Not fresh (5) Norse god (4) Neither out of ignorance Never lost courage Norse deity Ned Kelly, for instance (6) Nice lemon in tonic, mixed right inside (6) Nearer (6) Noblemen (5) Nautical cry Ned —, US composer of the operas Bertha, Our Town and Miss Julie Noisy and disruptive ghost (11) Name adopted by conventional poet (5) Nearby chemists supply home flu protection, might you say? (7,7) Nothing fixed without a carpenter's tool (4,3) Now is the time for using this in literary work (7,5) Noisy quarrel (6) Nancy —, actress who played the title role in films Tamahine and The World of Suzie Wong Not returning a great deal Nut-turning tool (7) Novel is by all contributors initially referring to language unit (8) No temporary goodbye gesture for a hairdo (9,4) Not profitable Nous Notice eastern agent Not to be mentioned (5) No temporary goodbye gesture for a hairdo (9,4) Nod back at academic Number Noted movie shot in urban location Named one treated like a god bored by religious work Nicholas Nickleby's school (9,4) Nautical captains (8) No temporary goodbye gesture for a hairdo (9,4) Nought Noggin News (7) Neither out of ignorance Now employees have to be obliged Newly-wed daughter left inside took offence Nurse carrying cocoa mixed for animal (7) Nozzle (5) Native New Zealander Noise Natural aptitude or skill Now Number in wintertime roughly cut bread Newspaper possibly reveals 'Goddess married to heartless youth' (6) Nothing follows order for special serviceman (8) Newspaper boss (6) Nucleus Name by which Symphony No 3 in E Flat Major, Op 55 by Ludwig van Beethoven is known Number from Marianne None used element Norse deity Nasty accusation given attention by NCO (5) Not true fleas (5) Nearly everybody of the greatest importance (4,2,3) Never stopping, 100 get no relief (9) Needlecase (4) Niki —, winner of the 1984 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship Nobleman accepts weight of alloy Note, celebration involves one displaying finery New star gets involved with cast and performs Non-metallic element (7) Nothing (3) Nothing about a form of digital protection Notices bodies of water, say Naming word No leaving construction sets in sacred site (5) Non-metallic element (7) Nothing (3) Noise as journalist ate Now employees have to be obliged Newt Name Non-metallic element (7) Nothing (3) Need to rearrange the garden Noble time Nuclear installation on river unstable at core Not all there spreading nepotism among subordinate officers Named; made reference to (5) No let-up? (anag) (7) Naughty ladies men dream of (6) Not desirable company, it's said (5) Nullifies (7) Number (4) Nelson or Hornblower? (7) Neck style or haircut? (4) Nanny's nanny? (8) Note place and time animal's caught and used as target (4,6) Nap with small dribble on bottom of chin (6) Nautical reprimand for one of the crew? (5,6) Nose, informally (6) Numerous (4) Noisy quarrel (3) Number (3) Nicolas —, 2004 Olympic singles tennis gold medallist New uranium crystal used in fission? Non-religious (7) Nocturnal African primate with large eyes and ears (8) Nasty look securing newspaper worker for Punch (4-6) Not appearing in unusually cheap memorial (8) Not in sequence (3,2,5) Native of Brittany (6) Not fresh (5) New axes given medium trials Non-cardiac cardiac affliction? New axes given medium trials Non-cardiac cardiac affliction? Non-binary Lilliputian disputant? Not deserved (9) Nevertheless Nikos —, author of 1946 novel Zorba the Greek Note everyone is on a lot to drink Note everyone is on a lot to drink Not dry, not sweet (4-3) Noon service? It's on time (4) No power in profundity – one instead makes conclusion Not drunk Neil —, rugby union flanker whose 1994 England Test debut was against Scotland Neglect daughter - poor Susie! Nymph in Greek mythology saved from Apollo by being changed into a laurel tree Nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a short neck Nucleic acid; the main constituent of the chromosomes of all organisms Notice place Nothing about a form of digital protection Need to improve garden Notice place Nothing about a form of digital protection Need to improve garden Nickname for British military police (7) Necessary (7) Narrow brooch (3) Number Negative Neighbours, as one, going on strike for campaign platform Nice day, on reflection, for correspondent (6) Nice tax collection isn't accurate (7) New rose hybrid is European Nelson's supporter? (6) New English author (6) No opposition (3) Not ever (5) Nocturnal primate of Africa with large eyes Not at home Not any more (2,6) North American country (6) Necessitate (6) Nonsense food Number set out principles Nice pro turned out like a swine Not returning a great deal New chap sure to buy something Not subject to taxation (6) Naive and stupid, snorting cocaine earlier (2,7) Neither down about college failure (5-2) Nudge when maintaining one's balance (9) Neck part (4) Novel (3) Narrow escape Nightclub show Nobility Narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, such as the — of Panama Ninth day before the ides of each month in the Roman calendar New Zealand actress who played the title role in television series Xena: Warrior Princess New mode of building Norse deity Naughty children in "The Simpsons" North American vulture (7) Note close friend's short, a tiny measure (6) Neck part (4) Novel (3) Nuisance Navigate Northern Ireland police force founded in 1922 Norse god (4) Neck part (4) Novel (3) Not in group at start Never lost courage Network's first to plug old tune that's being broadcast Nerve cells that could make nose run Name for the series of arid plateaux occurring in parts of South Africa (5) Name differently (7) Name given to Australia when colonised in 1788 (3,5,5) No pragmatist producing a catalogue of brain-waves! (8) Notes of considerable value, we hear, for vocalists (6) Not drunk (5) New Zealand bird Nark Not far from one argument Nonstarter Name for Venus Notice Nobody taking drug after midday No longer with us, former Tory leader in court Nobody accepts a little piece in any colour (3-5) Noisy mass on supporting structure (5) Number (3) Name of boy dancing yonder Norse god back in Benidorm Neglectfulness (6) Nothing removed from the drawing box (6) Nullify (6) Not one or the other Navigational tool Not once was nerve lost Norse deity Now Needing a cure, do set out for the country Number (5) No votes Not far from Nowadays have time for a proverb Number Norwegian capital Nothing seen by eastern river Nothing winning about kiss, a second indiscretion (4,3) Not yet attempted taking on males in need of grooming (9) Nobleman (4) News report Nicolas —, director of the films Two Deaths, Bad Timing and Track 29 Naval flyer Nuisance Nobleman (4) Nurse translating symbols Now employers have to be obliged Navigate Not wholesale Nobleman (4) Nag pettily Nimble Northern supercontinent that included what are now Europe and North America Not moving right in a cricket match New version of a decent love story (8) Nelson held her in high esteem, maybe! (4) Next to (6) Noblemen Naughty bits apt to make one religious (7) Neuter cat, say — you'll get a scrap! (7) Nature's mutated when uranium's left behind (6) Not bubbly, but nevertheless a grape product (5,4) Novel personality (9) Non-metallic element (6) Note value (5) Nuisances (5) Name by which the Atlantic salmon is also known National Trust island in collection of maps is long-lost land No more letters after this bugle call? Nice difference in meaning (6) Neptune has been leaking? Hope your trip is safe! (8) Not in favour of being a model after work (8) Note value New cadet took steps Nocturnal bird with grey-brown feathers (8) Northern city's deer dispersed in a local peak (8) Not passing fathead who is sickly (7) Not ever (5) Native American tent (5) Noticed composition is deep North American reindeer (7) Negotiated hard deal about riding horse (7) Nothing (3) Name Norms Nothing (3) Nobleman Nickname of Edinburgh; Old Smokey Naum —, Russian sculptor whose works include 1930's Construction in a Niche Nod back at academic Number of schooners Newspaper chief Naughty child didn't tell the truth, it's suggested Nothing (3) Name of the first dog in space Notice location Nothing about a form of digital protection Name of man organising events No gift for the future (7) Novel (3) Notion (4) Need to scratch Naturally raised area of land Niels —, winner of the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics Not far from one argument Nigel excited by new reading material heading off for a seat by the fire (9) Non-union workers are out of it - the store is shut (6,4) Noisy or angry argument Nasal opening Nonentity (9) Name by which the small-spotted cat shark is also known in the UK Northern people come to an end, we hear Nelson did a turn with wild flowers Noted evangelist in plant Number of balls thrown, grey (8) Nip or nipper (3) Not the best moment to sort things out (6,5) Normal (7) Newspaper boss (6) Noomi —, actress who played Madam Simza Heron in 2011 adventure film Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Nonsense food Nothing on course to relieve irritation (7) Nurses undressed in Broadway show (5) No pegs, perhaps, for washing (6) Nun's costume (5) Noisome and discordant duo is holding no score (6) No pegs, perhaps, for washing (6) Nun's costume (5) Navigational instrument Naturists Number from Marianne Notice Italian leader is put forward Nonsensical syllables used when humming a refrain (3-2-2) No pegs, perhaps, for washing (6) Nun's costume (5) Nullify Notion Non-combatant in new Renault Normally (2,5) Non-broadsheet newspaper (7) Narrow brooch (3) Narcotic drug extracted from the unripe seeds of a poppy Naughty Nineties physicist Nostalgic style in treasure trove Not often (6) News of unconscious forces present in objects after hydrogen removed (7) Not suitable for making paint (5) Nothing Notion Nibble Number called for supporters joining team Nina gets new bloomers Not put off (9) Note start of month has new moon, occasionally (4) Nervous, puzzling 5 across, 10 down (5) Not very Numbered cubes Notice eastern agent Need to rearrange garden Not good at needing money Nice-sounding hotel accommodation Nutmeg seen in part of London gym? No chance! (4,4) Native of ancient Troy (6) Nick (5) Note value (5) Number Northern city half filled with superior old people (6) No fixed abode (5,7) Nothing further on Rome, strangely enough (2,4) Next to (6) Not joyful Nourish Notes new swamp No actor is involved in this film! No fixed abode (5,7) Nothing further on Rome, strangely enough (2,4) Next to (6) Native American Norse god New Zealand forest parrot with a long, curved beak Nell —, author of the stage plays Steaming and Cancer Tales Number of contents Now employees have to be obliged Narrow Notice Name given to the annexation of Austria by Nazi Germany in 1938 Not new (6-4) No fixed abode (5,7) Nothing further on Rome, strangely enough (2,4) Next to (6) Non-commissioned officer Necessitate Nine-piece group Nissan driver's not completely smooth Natural bituminous material used for making pavements, etc (7) Not likely to change horses (6) Number (6) Now Negative Number New edition concerning children Norse tales unaffected by reversal Nebulous (4) Nasty smell from river — no good (4) Neat, tidy (4) Not many outside Libya's capital went by plane Numerous (4,2) Night light? (6) Not at home (3) North American card game for two or more players similar to bezique Non-specific officer Need to rearrange garden Next to keys on edge Number swimming in Tyne Name of man from America Not talkative (8) No matter who (6) Not as inert as loud (10) Neck part (4) Newt (3) Not easily excited, unemotional New remit for headgear New order for valiant European Nevertheless (3) Number (3) Not blind Nigel —, 1992-96 WBC Super Middleweight champion Need to pay some fellow eventually Nurse got fresh fish Nightingale seen in Italian city Nimble — energetic (9) Nevertheless (3) Number (3) Not one or the other Nickname of former US president Dwight D Eisenhower Notice Dutch origin Nocturnal creature Norse deity Newspaper chief Not fine (6) Northern Hemisphere ruminant (3,4) Not occupied in creating an image, we hear (4) None left - that's OK (3,5) Nobleman (4) Nothing (3) Naval vessel Not ever Not returning a great deal Now Number No cassette and vinyl recording, no sound at all Nudity abroad is out of order (6) Notice French king, with time, becomes skilful (6) Not sections of military hospitals! (7,5) Nine-sided figure (7) Noisy confused situation (6) Not inclined to work or exertion Nimble Nicole —, 2008 Olympic cycling road race gold medallist Natasha —, 2010 Commonwealth 100m gold medallist Need to transform garden Norse deity Notion almost perfect Nothing found in the bamboo craft (5) Not good Noblemen Notice location Nut provided by Patricia Cornwell Northern Italian city, home of the San Siro football stadium (5) Noble rank open to knight: earl (7) Neither good nor bad (2-2) Nearly (3,3) Near death Nun’s costume Newspaper boss Number happening to get noticed outside Nettle rash itchy, less excruciating first of all (4) Notices Christmas fare if served with mint, did you say? (5) Not taking a neutral view in describing a bowl (6) No domain in a reformation of the present era (4,6) No school should be lacking shape (8) Not strong (4) Norway's capital (4) Non-believer No longer existing (7) Not taking a neutral view in describing a bowl (6) No domain in a reformation of the present era (4,6) No school should be lacking shape (8) Not strong (4) Norway's capital (4) Nose quietly by railway Natural shape for plate Name one group of people that's close Not taking a neutral view in describing a bowl (6) No domain in a reformation of the present era (4,6) No school should be lacking shape (8) Not strong (4) Norway's capital (4) Noble family that formed the royal house of Italy from 1861-1946 Number represented by the letters XC in Roman numerals Name, until 1975, of Benin Nick, getting out of bed, is distressed Number of degrees make Peter mature, oddly Notes record is intense Nervous stomach tremors Newly promoted male avoided underwater missile New air hostess (anag) — vessel's basic viability (13) No dry play having husband in the 13 (9) Nervous and anxious (7) Notice a wild flower Novice No matter what Nought Nurse to Marina in the William Shakespeare play Pericles Ninth month of the Muslim year during which strict fasting is observed during daylight hours New thing that is a garment Number Nocturnal outfit Network Nuts can fit, actually New Look designer, d. 1957 (9,4) Network, say, as a team, cutting out articles (6) Needle (6) Not all great fear is a mistake (5) No dreamer about a catalogue (7) Not ever (5) Norse god (4) Notice saying "Playground Equipment" No longer available (4) Not all great fear is a mistake (5) No dreamer about a catalogue (7) Not ever (5) Norse god (4) National song Nap Now employers have to be obliged Number Nullify Not pertinent (10) Not all great fear is a mistake (5) No dreamer about a catalogue (7) Not ever (5) Norse god (4) Night insects Not all like this with yours truly Number on the calendar; amorous liaison (4) Notice later what those who take care of others do (4,5) Nuisance (4) Norman —, actor who played Jeffrey Fourmile in ITV sitcom George & Mildred Names on doors? (7) Niche working in retirement's fine (4) No drone would qualify for this simile! (2,4,2,1,3) Narrator of the Herman Melville novel Moby-Dick Not all the foot marching together (6) Not fully matured Native Australian Not having made a will Native American people of Mississippi, Alabama and mainly Oklahoma Neighbouring Noise at gathering somewhere in Europe Needlewomen making a mess changing locks Nervous — tense (2,4) Note Europe's backing Philistine's approval of Matilda? (9) No temporary roller used in hairdo (9,4) Narrow sun-rail (7) Native New Zealander (5) Narcotic, for example (4) Ninth letter in the Greek alphabet Next time Neither (anag) (7) Name bus "Ray of Light" (7) Not a time of strength by the sound of it (4) Naval commander (7) Nothing (3) Natural surroundings Nuisance Nicolas-Jacques —, inventor of the modern pencil and a hard type of crayon Navigation aid looking both ways? Name of woman taking part in declaration Not a sort of dreamy movement set up in Oxford college (6) Name bus "Ray of Light" (7) Not a time of strength by the sound of it (4) Naval commander (7) Nothing (3) Number Nocturnal predator Name bus "Ray of Light" (7) Not a time of strength by the sound of it (4) Naval commander (7) Nothing (3) Naval commander Noiseless Number needing a drink losing seconds Name shared by two Greek heroes at Troy (4) Nautical cry (4) Nakedness (6) Numerical symbol (6) Noise Nevil —, author of the novels On the Beach and Beyond the Black Stump Not returning a great deal Not at home Notions (5) Nuisance (4) Neglect Not any announcer ignoring the odds Nurse is stirring at break of day Note name assumed by wild alpine plant (9) Not where ailing sailors are housed (9) No description of dull pupils (5-4) Net Nick —, Best Actor in a Leading Role Oscar nominee for The Prince of Tides Navy bird? Navigation aid looking both ways? New rose variety is European Nocturnal creatures No pros, when transported, use a tram Notes from singers on the radio (7) Not in theory a laughing matter? (9,4) No dram taken by chance (6) Not made a meal of, bighead leaves undefeated (7) Not moving yet (5) Naming word (4) Natural surroundings (7) Neckwear item Number (3) Non-metallic element (7) Neptune, for example (6) Non-technical term for nitrous oxide Number Northern direction indicator limited in scope Nameless odd characteristic of men Necessary (6) Neglectful (6) Number (3) Non-metallic element (7) Neptune, for example (6) No drink brought back for monster Number (3) Non-metallic element (7) Neptune, for example (6) Nestling hawk reared for training in falconry New tales are a bargain Need Native of Moscow (9) Narrow strip of land in the sea (7) Noted and objected (6) Number (5) Not working? Finally seek a position Number — finger (5) Nervous at the hurdles? (5) Neat and tidy Naming word Note car mileage initially Nautical platform (4) Namely, he gets excited about marriage (8) Names of two girls sharing mother in this part of France (8) Nevertheless there's a lack of variety (3,3,4) Nestle Notice pressure leak Not far from one argument Narrow Neural defect has bachelor telephone dead actress (6,6) Nonconformist getting whisky on the house? (4,6) Not the secret service, of course (6,7) Noisy and lively Nest of a squirrel New arts supremo Nose Number Ten's short memo Not deep (11) Not deep (11) Night bird (3) Nine under the table (3,4,3,5) Not everyone stands up in a church together (3,2,4) Number (5) Nourish excessively (8) Number (5) Number from Marianne Number Number (5) Nocturnal flightless bird of New Zealand Need to rearrange the garden Not in the current discharge (7) Noisy quarrel (6) Not yet paid Nicholas —, English printer of some early editions of works by William Shakespeare and John Webster Need to rearrange the garden No sound heard in stable? Not going back to school a great deal Norse divinity Notable intimation to those on the track (6) Name, until 1964, of Malawi Not necessarily police employed at airports (6,5) Nobleman (4) Neckwear item (3) Next to (6) Nought (4) Not fresh (5) Neat (4) Ned —, supposed Leicestershire weaver alleged to have destroyed industrial machinery in the late 18th century Noticed composition is deep New arts supremo Native of Jerusalem? (7) Needle without an eye? (7) Number (5) Nun's costume (5) Nervously tense or angry Notion N American freshwater game fish; largest member of the pike family Novelist with friends in France Note, foreign money, brass? Could be (8) Needle without an eye? (7) Number (5) Nun's costume (5) Normally, ordinarily New member Not once was nerve lost Nobel’s prize Needle without an eye? (7) Number (5) Nun's costume (5) Name for a watch chain Note some new cleaning implement Nonsense food Nobleman Notice about unfinished house in Spanish city Nefarious (4) Not any Notes barrier to self-preservation Noise Negative Near Land's End? Shut up! No rating could be so uneducated (8) Not able to write and angry about liberal diet (10) Name of the editor to be Victor (5) No ale is made without help (5) Nervy (5) Notify (4) Number of visitors to a shop New style of musical composition in 14th-century France and the Burgundian Netherlands Notice location Not set out but being tried out Name-dropping servant clumsily turns aside North European sea (6) Not so acceptable, being next to good novelist (7) Not standing as a politician, many would assume? (5) Need for food (6) Note meagre light Notion Nudist (8) Number Number lit in cool style Nonsense food Nibble Note attempt to annul endless external organisations such as the NHS (7) Noah —, 2000 Olympic 1,500m gold medallist New arts supremo Nuisance (4) Newt (3) Number (3) Nameless, strutting male model (8) Not in a position to exercise one's craft? (7) Nuisance (4) Newt (3) Number (3) New version of an old film Nick —, German motor racing driver whose F1 debut was in the 2000 Australian GP Nothing but affection Narrate Not serious under pressure in difficult situation Not in a position to exercise one's craft? (7) Nuisance (4) Newt (3) Number (3) Nocturnal bird with large eyes named after its discordant cry Note everyone has resentment Notice cut, we hear, that's worth viewing Nervously irritable (4) Native of a southern US state (5) Nancy —, first woman to sit as an MP in the House of Commons Not even strange Not far from magazine article Nuisance (13) Not quite scholarly but got wages (6) Nothing (3) Narrow brooch (3) Native New Zealander (5) Not quite scholarly but got wages (6) Nothing (3) Narrow brooch (3) Native New Zealander (5) Need to rearrange the garden No fresh watercolours? (9) Nasty puncture — it's been mended touring Alaska (9) Naval flag Now Norse deity Neighbouring Not concealed in Dover terminal Nips back for a ride (4) Neat knob can be obtained with paper money (8) Needle Noomi —, Swedish actress who played Madam Simza Heron in 2011 adventure film Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Northern Ireland award for legendary mother No answer? (6) Not rare words of praise (4,4) Not any (4) Number No answer? (6) Not rare words of praise (4,4) Not any (4) Nowadays have time for a proverb Nevertheless No answer? (6) Not rare words of praise (4,4) Not any (4) Nourish Needle case New remit for headwear Nuisance Never wrong (8) Notices compliments (7) Nought (4) Native New Zealander Nose quietly by railway Neat bit of carpet I dyed No weight is unacceptable Nimble Number Not paying attention — makes amends in bed, squeezing sweetheart's bottom (6-6) Network device doesn't start — it's far from gold (5) Natasha —, model-actress who played Sil in 1995 sci-fi film Species Nicolaes —, Dutch painter whose oils include 1655's The Idle Servant Notice of passing planet's route not right (4) North-easterly that blows down the south-west slope of Cross Fell in Cumbria New face at restaurant Nine-piece group Nude, sir, could be covered Name of man involved with Don and Mary? No commonplace authorisation for the match (7,7) Not the daily price, we hear, for fertiliser! (7) Not fast Nab Night before Nurse translating symbols Nowadays have time for a proverb Notice — I vet tradesmen (anag) (13) Nasty skin condition, especially common with children (6) Not moving even now (5) Not in to observe the prospect (7) Nab (6) Ninth month of the Roman calendar Niki —, winner of the 1984 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship Nastassja —, actress who starred as Maria Bosic in 1984 film drama Maria's Lovers Notes drink at last match New duet has British premiere Notices Not moving even now (5) Not in to observe the prospect (7) Nab (6) Nobel’s prize Number Newspaper boss Negotiate to exclude profit Not moving even now (5) Not in to observe the prospect (7) Nab (6) Nought Name given to the cricket Test series between England and Australia Nothing about a form of digital protection Non-American streetcar (4) Not quite happening (5,2) Need university dons to write lines (6) Nutty Scottish leader once losing face (6) Not at home in the open air (8) Nudist Not far from one argument Neither out of ignorance Nursery rhyme character Noblemen in pubs carrying on No hero takes care of a room full of the sick (6) Newt (3) No longer in use New tales are a bargain Notice Nymph gently donning lacy pants thus (7) Newspaper boss (6) Nil Neighbouring New fans for spice Negotiate a loan for fishing tackle? (5) Noblemen Nick —, singer-actor; author of 2009 novel The Death of Bunny Munro Not likely Native American communal communities south-western United States (7) Nick grabs dance (3,4) Not expressed by one in diplomacy (5) Not left in the dark (11) Note value (5) Not late, but almost not beginning Novel by Sir Walter Scott (7) Numb — dead to the world (6) Not expressed by one in diplomacy (5) Not left in the dark (11) Note value (5) Number used to denote the position in an ordered sequence Notes small king has small tables Noise Number Not expressed by one in diplomacy (5) Not left in the dark (11) Note value (5) Notion (4) NHS worker adapted to intense daylight (6,9) Not standing up for the truth? (5) Not seeing a window-screen (5) Nominally it forms a loose attachment (3-2,5) Notions (5) Narrow brooch (3) Need for food (6) No townsman has beer after 6:50 Northern constellation, the Swan (6) National enters 25 countries (5) Novelist drops back knowing one's a pest (8) Naughty child can regularly keep reading (6) New tie takes turn in case Notice No, we don't reduce the volume in a different way (4,4) Non-metallic element Nervous Not working — had to slow consumption in the end (4) Not against a professional (3) Not a slow service, but it may count as one (3) Not quite out of St Malo (6) Nucleus (4) Nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a short neck New arts supremo Neckwear item (3) No leech changed position New remit on the heartless crawler Not all came to nursery school near Windsor Not changing questionnaire for undergraduates? Newspaper feature in support of architecture Name of man in street — not odd Neckwear item (3) Number of sheets of paper equal to 20 quires New star of painting and music Notice eastern agent Neighbouring Neckwear item (3) New World songbird with a stout bill such as the Vermilion — New ruse devised by sister Nullify Not worried about a heartless whistle-blower Ninety featuring in subtle story published only by us (9) Not keeping up to date with rent's said to be bad (9) Not two with none to court (3) Not one nor the other Neil —, rugby union flanker whose 1994 England Test debut was against Scotland Notices blemishes Now employees have to be obliged Not far from one argument Nonconformist converted residents Nerve cell structures (7) Nose and ears not a game (7) Number (5) Newly made Nocturnal creature Name given to Beethoven's Symphony No 3 (6) Nietzsche, say, putting away hot eastern dish (5,4) Notions (5) Not sharp Naked figure Nick —, author of the novels Bachelor Kisses and Perfect Skin New Zealand forest tree of the myrtle family with crimson flowers and hard wood such as the Northern — New omens enthral ladies Notice about the ears Needed to be picked up? Noted visitor to the underworld (7) Not set back by modern propounder of scientific theory (6) Naturally tending to be face downwards (5) Nought (4) Nickname of former US president Dwight D Eisenhower Notice insubstantial illumination Notes achievement first, but he’s already beaten Number NB regular treatment needed for part of arm (3,6) Narrow promontory around large city in the Balkans (5) Newspaper contributor, a stylite perhaps? (9) Nefarious (4) Number of people present Ninth letter in the Greek alphabet Notes limited comment North Surrey – crude place for cultivation Notion Nicholas —, 16th-century playwright who authored the comedy Ralph Roister Doister New seed, new demands Number Nine-to-five, say, when allowance is curtailed Number for five-a-side? Any number is required for game Nefarious (4) Native of Moscow (9) Narrow strip of land in the sea (7) Ninth day before the ides of each month in the Roman calendar Number heard as well Noise is unfortunate result Norse deity Nuclear No thugs mess with this weapon (7) Naming word Not even strange Necessary commodity in constant demand (6) Not monopolised (6) No good holding stew containing pea, say, one in a pod? (7) Not artificial Numbered cube New town in the NE Netherlands developed since World War II Nudge quietly with stick Nobody heard devout woman Not one Name of Henry VIII's second and fourth wives (4) News agency man needing extra time to speak again (2-5) Nameless Name by which former president of the Transvaal S J P Kruger was known Neglect Not good enough (8) Not amenable to discipline (6) New aim – to leave mate abroad Nightclub entertainment Note area with low points New South Wales capital (6) Nuanced translation of dialogue ignores it (6) New Labourite losing head, with yen to be flashy (5) Note conclusion to curve Noisy (4) Newt (3) Nikolai —, author of 1842 novel Dead Souls Nudges quietly with sticks Notice eastern agent Number Newspaper boss No Welsh leader in wealthy English city Native of the former Siam (4) Natural starch used as a setting agent in making jams and jellies (6) Not successfully treated, a priest abroad died (7) Name of woman the Devil upended with triumphant expression (7) North Warwickshire town where sister misplaced a note … (8) Neighbour set up brass instrument (4) Nine-sided figure Not once was nerve lost Nothing in degree for decoration Not returning a great deal Number Note block Noble bird was in first place National workers' group taking on half of work (4) Narrow brooch (3) Not affected by alcohol Not far from one argument Nude running on hill Nocturnal creature Newspaper, i did you say? (8) Not artificial (7) Number of sheets Nick (6) Notice sport in self-contemplation (13) Number needed for a singular game? (4) Nibble at some highbrow selections (6) Needle (6) Nuisances (5) Name for a watch chain Non-metalic chemical element, B (5) Nude spectator, we hear, to give evidence (4,7) Not just removing the top from an amusement park (6) Notice a change in plant Natural fertiliser (6) Nude spectator, we hear, to give evidence (4,7) Not just removing the top from an amusement park (6) Now employees have to be obliged Nick is brought back in central location Newborn child Not long past Nude spectator, we hear, to give evidence (4,7) Not just removing the top from an amusement park (6) New Zealand bird such as the North Island — or South Island — Nude quite disordered by frenzy wasn't old enough (8) Nun’s dress Noisy confused situation Name of some Caledonians NASA's 1962-73 programme with 10 robotic probes exploring the solar system (7) Not the best form for training boxing assistants! (6-5) Not in fixed start (6) Nose, slang (6) Nevil —, author of novels On the Beach and Beyond the Black Stump Need to rearrange the garden Neglect Naval craft to change direction for officer Not evens (4) Newborn (8) North-east resort's favourite way to welcome VIP (3,6) New missile submarine, say, moving home? (10) No signs of approval in these corners (5) National song (6) Neckwear item (3) Naval commander North American shrub of the honeysuckle family with small pink flowers and white berries Notice blemish New topic relating to vision Nourishment Now Notion Name of man making contribution to moral philosophy Nearby (5) Not able to go one mile to receive inspection for vehicle (8) Nearest point in a cupboard (7) Not ever (5) Nine-headed monster in Greek mythology Number represented by the letters XLIX in Roman numerals Nonsense food Noticed it was cutting edge Navigate Narrowed Nurse to measure new recruit? Not to mention (3,5) Norse god (4) Nothing (3) Norse god Nocturnal cave-dwelling bird of Trinidad and northern South America also known as the guacharo Natural as an empty gallery Narrating is informative Not to mention (3,5) Norse god (4) Nothing (3) Negative Narrative song (6) Not to mention (3,5) Norse god (4) Nothing (3) Notify Navigation aid that looks both ways Notion (7) Nimble (5) Nine-sided figure (7) Nab (6) Not any Naval vessels Noise Name of man in some short form Newt (3) Notch Never lost courage Nervous part of speech Nullify Not so much Non-combatant lacking distinctive features Nine imperial gallons (of beer?) (6) New combination of art and levity in screen entertainment (7,2) Nocturnal flying animal (3) Nationalist not sure rioting seizes government (8) National Hunt racecourse in Staffordshire; home of the Midlands Grand National New remit for headgear Number Neighbouring Nuns stripped on ramble to relax (6) Not at all keen to be plain-spoken (5) Nobleman (4) Nightclub show (7) Native American tent (5) Now employees have to be obliged Nicer dessert given to queen Never-ending Note about first of Colts, a shooter (7) Noble support, one hears (4) Newspaperman Nest of a squirrel New tales are a bargain Norse deity Notice Noble support, one hears (4) Nought Navigate Noble support, one hears (4) Nuisance Notice blemish Now editors have been obliged Newt Note skin damage — it's huge, man! (5) Nobody in Rome raised warning (4) Not so much is found in the articles selected (4) Not leaving the gift alone just now (2,7) No matter - no particular speed is indicated (2,3,4) Number (3) Nourish North American deep-dish pie made from fruit with a cake topping Neither out of ignorance New beginning with plenty of food Natural inclination to be crooked (4) Not good at needing money Nuclear Nelson, for example, has arm laid out Natural — born (6) Number here centre banned — day completely ruined (7) New or unusual thing New mode of building Neglect Novelist and son not quite right Nora's trained horses Not glossy (5) Need this lad be riding? (2,3,6) Not ever (5) Nativity (5) Number of sheets of paper equal to 20 quires New York-born jazz pianist whose compositions include Tempus Fugue-it Not standing for being dishonest Nonsense food Novice left by one making money Not going anywhere yet Not all seminaries set up in French city New World vulture with a massive wingspan (6) Natural surroundings (7) Nickname for the flag of the United States of America No police officer agrees Navigator and policeman toil away Nine-sided outline Nylon fabric used as a fastening (6) Natural surroundings (7) Northern food fish with a long body and two dorsal fins Nervous part of speech Notice eastern agent Number set out principles Nothing in beer plant Nuts – and nuts for saint Nightwear (7) Non-hereditary lord (4,4) Natural surroundings (7) Novak —, six-time Wimbledon singles tennis champion Niki —, 1973 French Open men's singles tennis championship runner-up Not long past Nourish (7) Necessitate (6) National style of wrestling of Japan Niki —, winner of the 1984 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship Never returned notes on vengeance Nocturnal creature Not properly processed (10) Never-never land (10) Not given the right guidelines by the government? (8) Novel (3) Newly made Notion Notice head of pin left by a joker Not keen on horse trained overseas (8) Notion (4) Nervy (5) Nothing (3) Nurture Nothing Notice blemish Next to British and European team North American Noblemen excluding old Poles New book Nurtured loud editor Nose Noise of cattle turning right Not surpassed (8) Name of girl I see misrepresented in contents of blog? Just the opposite (6) Negative response about flowers in strong winds (10) Nozzle (5) Naturists (7) Nagging pain (4) Notice article boil Nozzle (5) Naturists (7) Nagging pain (4) Nick —, Liberal Democrat leader from 2007-15 Now employees have to be obliged Not once was nerve lost Not the cleverest, anyhow Not a courtesan prepared to translate Nozzle (5) Naturists (7) Nagging pain (4) New Ford model made headlines? Noted, say, first queen in scarlet (10) Not liable for some of the complex emptying procedures (6) Nullifies (7) Not returning a great deal New tutor is a grumpy woman Name Newspaper describes America's Got Talent's big characters for the commoners (6) Northern rich girl occasionally gets nothing (5) Note the fellow stripped for play (7) None of us would be here without these bits of parachute ripcords (5) No return to the East for a long time (3) Number represented by the letter X in Roman numerals No longer outside, requiring good support Native American (6) Notice location Non-specific officer New star of painting and sculpture New cadet with our teacher Non-ordained person authorised to conduct parts of Anglican services (3,6) Nods, X-ray turning out a gem (8) Noisy (4) Newspaper features for supporters Note for Clinton? Note Norma perhaps fronting work in 18 (7) Not including (7) Newspaper's lead article has sharp material (7) Not an irreversible belief (5) Not drunk (5) Nobleman Notice Nuisance Noted old craft as a main art form? Not an irreversible belief (5) Not drunk (5) Novice Nadia —, 2010 US Open women's doubles tennis championship runner-up with Liezel Huber Nurse translating symbols Now love bother Notes record is intense Number taken in by sweet heroine Novice, beginner (4) Norwegian capital (4) Not an irreversible belief (5) Not drunk (5) Nevertheless Nervous part of speech No dial turning is provided New item required for archery is restricted (6) Neat residences (5) Not a compound heater (7) Native American tent (5) Non-liquid food (6) Noisy fight Not far from one argument Not at home New growth a nuisance in capital Not the way to be a master at tennis? (5) Nine-sided polygon Narrator of the Herman Melville novel Moby-Dick Notice Dutch origin Need to transform the garden Narrate Natural ability to cook pud and eat it North African capital (7) Nice days, clinching return of desire for outings (8) Number that's in excess (6) Norwegian capital (4) Nine-sided figure Needs to turn thick Nasty type first to seize article Not blind prophets (5) Not the back (5) Nautical cry Nick —, golfer who won The Open Championship in 1987, 1990 and 1992 Nicholas —, actor who played Marcus Brewer in 2002 comedy-drama film About a Boy Number Nasty remarks in lodgings Not on strike? That's odd! Nought (7) Neckwear item, possibly one piercing a nearby feature (5) Nosy Catalan's casually abandoning pet (5) Natter (4) Nazi emblem (8) Notorious (8) Nagging pain (4) Number (3) Name given to W A Mozart's String Quartet No 19 in C major of 1785 Nun’s outfit at home Navy bird Navigate Natural surroundings North Yorkshire market town — London borough (8) Nazi emblem (8) Notorious (8) Nagging pain (4) Number (3) Nonsense, foolishness Novel by Elmore Leonard Natural for tavern to serve tea Now editors have to be obliged Notify Number Notion Nine-piece groups Nazi emblem (8) Notorious (8) Nagging pain (4) Number (3) No reversal — keep waiting for connection National sporting fixture on the radio (4) Nasty notice involving six being kicked out of home? (8) Note Queen leading state (6) Nutmeg, for example (5) Notions (5) Negative Number the German offer Name, say, for maniac Nourish (4) North Italian city, home to the world's oldest university (7) No gear can be this colour! (6) Native New Zealander (5) Naturist (6) Not far from one argument Now employers have to be obliged Niche Nuisance Not original policeman — last of constabulary New cast play parts Nomadic Arab (7) Nothing (3) Nucleus Notion Norse deity Nobleman Noblemen (5) Nothing in building complex has energy or colour (6,4) Number (6) Not a single person Navigation aid Number No pottery income redirected, without which there may be some 'accidents'! (10,5) Not too heavy, literally speaking (8) Numerical symbol (6) Not dry (3) Net Noted about new connection Not too heavy, literally speaking (8) Numerical symbol (6) Not dry (3) Now employers have to be obliged Not returning a great deal Noise North-Central US state (4) Not for publication (3,3,6) Not too heavy, literally speaking (8) Numerical symbol (6) Not dry (3) Newspaper Nocturnal bird of prey with large eyes and a short neck New mode of building Not good at needing money Not this kind of cap for gangsters? (3) Not initially alone in fireplace (5) Night illumination for slim top actor? (9) No longer secret out of doors (2,3,4) Never missing leaves and therefore always callow? (9) Number needed to make 18 cheer (3) Not any Narcissus flower Negative electrode of an electrolytic cell Not speaking with relation? Note from yours truly to doctor Not left? That's correct! New couple getting away? Someone horny after some swapping (12) Navy flags without new fashions again (9) No longer lie about being an outcast (5) Nervy (5) Nervous part of speech Note lover is forced to flatter Nobleman Number Navigate Not so far away (6) Native American who may keep watch for you (6) Not much to steal (5) Nullify (6) North American fish of the salmon family such as the Longjaw — and Shortnose — Novice always has a jemmy Notes teams as well Number enjoy something New mode of building Neighbouring Not odd (4) Novelist and ex-con back in custody for sport (7) Noisy new trio love us (7) Nod back at academic Nevada city set one right back Notion Native of Brittany Notice stain Nullify Nuisance Not returning a great deal New verse changes course Nuts a wandering man sold Nacho piece (8,4) Not willing to compromise Needlewoman Narrate Not attractive — no initial pong (anag) (2,3,8) Notified in hearing when being charged (6) Native American tent (5) Not ever Noticed a hand tool Newspaper article about wine... (6) Not entirely a piece by one friend (9) Nimble (5) Nobleman (4) Note value (5) Noisy Nikolai —, author of 1842 novel Dead Souls Noble squint Novice at wheel ex-students call a name: 'he who works with pots' (10) New indication of discomfort about news agency other than supposed (3,2,4) Nuisance (4) No matter what Neat cut New mode of building Number No traps set for sponsors Not working properly (9) Nothing at breakfast, for instance, but what is needed for porridge (7) Nervous part of speech Narcissistic (4) New (5) No great cost for an infant being looked after (5,6) Needle case Number Not completely employed as an actor? No great cost for an infant being looked after (5,6) Note extent of farm Not returning a great deal Not once was nerve lost Number Navigate Nominal (7) No great cost for an infant being looked after (5,6) Not drunk Nuisance Nectar befuddled Greek islander Narrow way (5) Not fit to be eaten Need Nod back at academic Number (3) Need to rearrange the garden Nefarious (4) Nick —, television presenter and former chairman of Luton Town Football Club Non-metropolitan county of NW England whose administrative centre is Carlisle Now editor has been obliged Number Newt (3) Not to mention Newspaper boss Not returning a great deal Notice journalist has cooked pies National dish of offal, suet, oatmeal and seasoning (6) Notice accepted by Italian who has work on the way? (7) Not initially happy to be hired New garden has small hazards Native American village in the south-western United States (6) New arts supremo Not far from the garden Nurse translating symbols Notice New moon, sure to be huge Name a composer read aloud Nervy Nick —, author of the novels Bachelor Kisses and Perfect Skin Navigate Nervous — killed by hanging (6,2) Natation (8) No-fault break-up: it might be what, say, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth had (3,4) Nice and neat 50% cutback for skittles (8) Non-metallic element (7) Native of Rome (5) Not once was nerve lost Notable rice dish at party Nose Noise Note about illustrious French city Negative answer broadcast in code Name isle settled by some Italians Noisy fight (5) Native New Zealander Not true Need to rearrange garden Never lost courage Not quite shut New place is not common Number three is odd No money for accommodation on square? Spend the night here (5) No reason to be worried about end of term feature (5,4) Noble champion and mate having a row (7) Not quite finishing off growing fruit (6) Naval commander (7) Nothing (3) Native plant or person Net Non-specific officer Naming word Not all the timber is in court Not liking broadcaster's pronouncement (4) Not a tie, having broken through for province (4,6) Need dream to heal wound Nurse translated mysterious characters Number turning it green Notes journey gets ridicule Nine to five? (5) Nine- to 12-year-olds (8) Not censored (5) North American songbird (seen over the White Cliffs of Dover?) (8) Nicolas —, director of the films Two Deaths, Bad Timing and Track 29 Notice European agent Notice republican prophet Not far from one argument Not in motion yet Not right (9) Nicolas ___ , English film director who made Don't Look Now and Performance, d. 2018 (4) Novice (4) No danger of fog, it's understood (3,5) Nemesis of strangely cheery man (4-5) Nullify (6) Nightdress, informally (7) Nativity (5) Nasal opening (7) Notice pal sent message Now employees have to be obliged Number Novel by Miguel de Cervantes published in two parts in 1605 and 1615 New screens in church (7) Neckwear items (7) Nautical cry (4) News report Nothing Number represented as one followed by a hundred zeros Naoko —, 2000 Olympic women's marathon gold medallist Ninth letter of the Greek alphabet Nothing but affection Number from Marianne Nips off to get needles New line by new Bolshevik Nile choppy for royal vessel Notes awful bile isn’t too bad North African country where the 2011 Jasmine Revolution led to the 'Arab Spring' (7) Nautical echo sounder (5) Not on (3) Nobleman (4) Not going back a lot Nuts are not elaborately decorated Not fair? (4) Number of suits in outhouse not originally stored away (5) Not one's own terrace: dug hole around it (8) Noble self-esteem of kingly beasts? (5) Notes gulf developing a certain amount Not moving right in new state Need change after quick bound Not passive! (6) Needlework (10) Noble self-esteem of kingly beasts? (5) Normally, ordinarily Number set out principles Nomadic Chinese leader turns up in band National language of Pakistan (4) Noble self-esteem of kingly beasts? (5) Notice stain New tonal nail Nuisance Nervy (5) Now employees have to be obliged Not returning a great deal Nice head of lettuce held by worker on the land Navigational aid going up or down Not singular, grammatically (6) Nothing to reprove or harangue (5) Not any (4) Nucleus (4) Need to transform the garden Noisy North African up in space Now and then North American plant of the poppy family whose underground rhizomes exude red sap when cut Norse deity Not worth considering (6) Namely (2,3) Not quite top drawer coder is showing off (9) Number of schooners Nice without trainee rustic Number Newly minted? (7,5) No clear profit put back into this joint (5) Narrow way (5) Not joyful Non-believer Navy bird? Nauseous in plane Narrow channel — not winding, by the sound of it Nimble (and quick) (5) Not active (6) No clear profit put back into this joint (5) Narrow way (5) Newspaper format whose pages normally measure 315 x 470mm Number Nought's amiss in report No clear profit put back into this joint (5) Narrow way (5) Nozzle Neptune satellite Not scared to be involved in a fraud Norse translation as seen by Spanish ladies No pennypincher! (11) Nob's name entered in fifth rank (7) No longer a priest? Fabulous — was really good! (9) No participant in the betting, but one rakes it in (8) Note isn't changed when sent back (5) Noah's vessel (3) North American card game for two or more players similar to bezique Navigate No surprise Nasty-sounding appearance Note on career that doesn't read right (8) No self-respecting monastics would get into them! (3,6) Nagging (2,2) Nocturnal bird Nineteenth-century French painter whose works include Le Dejeuner sur l'herbe Not initially informed, being elderly Name No terms could describe such a horror (7) Not either (7) Necropolis Nautical shade? (4,4) Note echoing in some music (4) Name in tatters? So be it (4) Not illegitimate children? A matter for the lawmen! (5,5) Number (6) Nine-sided figure (7) Nought Name got changed a great deal Nuisance No longer tense Nothing brought up by king to make connection Not the dawn chorus, presumably (8) No longer in London, certainly (4) Notices different part Nailed, say, with sensitivity Note we hear for singer Numbers around end of score (for bigger numbers under score) (5) Nothing tops excellent end of series (5) Not the dawn chorus, presumably (8) No longer in London, certainly (4) New star of music and painting Number Newspaper boss Nullify Nurse extremely entertained by word for French artist Nothing, zero (3) Not the dawn chorus, presumably (8) No longer in London, certainly (4) New order for red tape to be gradually reduced Not readily noticeable (13) Number 10 cover up deceived state (5) Not understanding how a failing business is run (2,1,4) Noblemen (5) Nothing about a form of digital protection Nits are possibly more unpleasant Not one left in satisfactory condition? Number (4) Noisy and difficult to control Name, from 1971-97, of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Nobleman Notice present? Hold on! Now — soon (9) Novice (informal) (6) Not very often (6) No longer fizzy (4) Not very masculine offshoot, strangely rhymes with 'boot' (7,3) Novel in eg German urges me to translate (9,6) No outspoken nag's comment (5) Not a discovery of an ancient explorer (12) Neither contained by it (7) Nuisances Nest of a squirrel Nips back for a drive Notice European agent Notion Not a lot of money for one in force Needles for suppliers of information Nothing can be found in the north west at present (3) Nothing in that pose upset the masseur (9) News of how the squadron is flying (11) New, fresh (5) Noisy commotion (3-2) Neat Neck part Notes on criminal gang Nod back at academic Now employees have to be obliged Need to send daughter over Nowadays have a lot of time for maxims Naked Negative Nawab's new form of address in Africa Nervous part of speech Nuclear New girl? Daughter may be mollycoddled Not very bright, about to father baby (6) Not helping either side in a conflict Net diver has turned upside down National symbol's a revelation, it's said (4) Noise is different result Norse deity Nepotism (anag) — peppers (8) Nervous and easily upset (6,6) Not amateurs (abbr) (4) Nobody initially excited over faltering A-list marriage (8) Non-liquid food (6) Number (3) Not good at needing money Not back at school a great deal Nip Not frosty? A fine story! Nobleman (4) Not an in-group from the beginning (6) Niels —, winner of the 1922 Nobel Prize in Physics Northernmost point on the earth's axis Not broken and not disheartened in Ireland Name the girl and boy with first-class return (5) Not private (6) Nothing (3) Naming words (5) Nullifies (7) Normal North African country, setting for a 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman (7) Not to be comforted (12) Name the girl and boy with first-class return (5) Not private (6) Nothing (3) Naming words (5) Nullifies (7) Nobleman Nearly all Nod back at academic Now Edward has been obliged Number Newspaper chief Not at home Newspaper head (6) No longer in existence (7) Name the girl and boy with first-class return (5) Not private (6) Nothing (3) Naming words (5) Nullifies (7) Naval commander Naught about a form of digital protection? Nothing but affection Nun's outfit (5) Not even peculiar Nothing seen in senility Native American has left basket for fisherman Neither M nor F (6) Note: master of riding waves to rise up once more (9) National insurance's introduction is real variable (7) Not a band of journalists who practised abduction! (5-4) Newspaper boss (6) Nowadays have a long time for proverbs Navigator in Atlantic finally repaired boat Noblemen one ignored in silly serial Not as many (5) Nod back at academic Not for touching Notebooks where one enters criminal riches (7) Niche (6) Neither posted nor moved? (6) Nasty person curate had to endure? Not entirely (3,3) Nicest form of invertebrate (6) Noiseless Number two (6) Natural being uncovered, mask questionable — it's explained here with illustrations (4,5) Nucleus (4) Not as good Negotiating tactic of making credible threats in the hope of winning concessions (12) Nucleus (4) Nowadays have time for a proverb Need to rearrange garden Now employers have to be obliged Number Navigate Newspaper chief Name of a male character? Nucleus (4) Not any Nestling hawk reared for training in falconry New town in Drenthe, NE Netherlands, developed since World War II Neglect to make time Now Madam may be crazy! Not the more usual foreigner (8) News (7) Nothing about a form of digital protection Not letting anyone see one's heavy defeat (6) New matador runs around, haphazardly (2,6) Native of Belgrade? (4) Not many screwed up? Quite the opposite (7) Nothing to live on but fruit (5) Nimble, dexterous (4) Number (3) Narrow in his limitations Newcastle's river (4) New dons loved wearing robes, perhaps (7) Numbers are employed by him (13) Now and again (5) Note value (5) Nicolaes —, Dutch painter whose oils include 1655's The Idle Servant National style of wrestling of Japan Not the first mistake made by fielder? (6,4) Novice? One missing out with exploitative type in pocket (7) New labs (4) Not the sole order dogs learn to obey (4) New, fresh (5) Nagging (2,2) Newly made Neckwear item Not good to get covered in day cream formulation for rash (5-3-4) No place for outsiders? (7) Nicholas —, actor who played Lancelot in 1981 film fantasy Excalibur Notion Newly married lover No place for outsiders? (7) Numbered cube Not perceived by the ear Nothing with us is unsettled Nobel’s prize No place for outsiders? (7) Norse god Naked Nocturnal creature Noisy Not much time for boxers' assistants Nodding head at priestess before noon (8) Near enough to be involved in one of two charitable actions? (4,2,4) Nought (4) New Zealand bird (4) Norseman Number Nuclear explosive power unit (7) Nick (5) Not any (4) Nigel —, winner of the 1992 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship New maids left sad Neglect Not a scenario that's involved pals Nasty leader deposed, as should be the case (8) New promotion about part of plane cut down in next to no time (10) No hardened criminal, but the earliest to walk the plank, apparently (5,8) Noiseless (6) Narrow road or path Not dirty No matter what Note everyone has bitterness Narrow escape in cathedral area before visit Need 24 hours for expression of regret No robe for the fairy king (6) Naughty class exhibit behaviour to be frowned on (3,4) Nice mob join together (7) Nevertheless not moving (5) Not drunk (5) Net (4) Noblemen Not far Not a sum, somehow, but sums Not on high ground when there is less traffic Norwegian playwright, d. 1906 (5) Nasal sound (5) Negative duo that won't bond on record is entering retreat (4,4) Notice a dog inside out of danger (6) Norse god (4) Nearer (6) Nitrous oxide Ninth letter of the Greek alphabet Notice a dog inside out of danger (6) Norse god (4) Nearer (6) Noel —, presenter whose television credits include Multi-Coloured Swap Shop and Deal or No Deal Note inclination is a pain Not returning a great deal Notice eastern agent Not once was nerve lost Nobel’s prize Number Navigate Nut similar to a walnut (5) Notice a dog inside out of danger (6) Norse god (4) Nearer (6) Nap Nakedness Non-believer Neil —, golfer who won the 1966 Dunlop Masters Need to rearrange garden Nervous part of speech No beastly sound being heard Not informed of such countless wealth? (6) Noise that resounds among fine choristers (4) North American stinger? Eccentric chewed it (8) Never a one (4) Nonsense, slang (4) Novel by Mario Puzo published posthumously in 2000 Narcotic drug extracted from the unripe seeds of a poppy Niki —, winner of the 1984 Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship Not standing for being dishonest Natural talent making female retreat Number, so we hear, in front Number of sheets — about a million? Not the last of the fine ale - the last! (5) Nobleman (4) Noisy quarrel (6) Novel (3) New Zealand bird Noise Now employees have to be obliged Note everyone at the dance New work by poet forming part of network Negotiate - and stand a drink! (5) Not far from (4,2) Not false Notes time to give bull treatment Not once was nerve lost New mode of building Norse deity Nun wandering around diocese is not observed Never (anag) (5) Nose rag (informal) (5) November's birthstone (5) Nearly half a meal taken by the majority (6) Nautical cry (4) Not a new defence group Not written in morality play (4) Noblemen (5) Nigel Slater autobiography subtitled The Story of a Boy's Hunger Nobody heard devout woman Not one Name of man taking Dolly out North African food company seen by American twice Novice (7) Notice giant panda initially confused, adjusting to environment (8) Not written in morality play (4) Noblemen (5) Nourish Nasal organ Ndabaningi —, founder of the Zimbabwe African National Union who died in 2000 Not returning a great deal Nowadays gets soldiers to improve New store has variable seafood Number Nettles etc No longer needed (9) Not written in morality play (4) Noblemen (5) Noisy Notice eastern agent New lemonade prepared for a seamstress No dancer dances with artillery Nature trail (3) No dishonest performer (8,5) Name the one to take up a position for prayer, we hear (4) New rose hybrid is European Next to comedian, he’s honest Not standing for fibbing No point in juveniles Nobleman before Duke is opposed Naked animal, reportedly Northern blockhouse (5) Nevertheless Natural earth containing ferric oxide used as a pigment Need to rearrange garden Norse deity Natural food flavouring (4) Nothing grim that we might sense (5) New role, but it may result in difficulty (7) Nuisance (4) Nimble (5) Not straight Number of sheets of paper equal to 20 quires Naval architect? Navigate Neat trail, oddly enough, in part of South Africa Not injured (6) Notes introducing opening of Salome or Sadko around this building? (2,5) Nobel Peace Prize winner showing affection to head of state once (9) Negative repeated, reversing time Number Notifies No collar brought back for tree Not ever (5) Number (7) Noblemen (5) Necklace Noble ranks Nourish Nickname ('Little Boot') of Rome's third emperor, assassinated AD 41, aged 28 (8) Nearby (5) Not many seen in cafe window Net said to be cast as a substitute Narrow opening (4) Not ever (5) Number (7) Noblemen (5) Notice eastern agent Not even peculiar Nobel’s prize Narrow Nervous twitch (3) Not ever (5) Number (7) Noblemen (5) New town in Torfaen, SE Wales Neglect Narrow land link with water on both sides (7) Narration of a course of events (7) Nuisance Nerdy expert element of Aztec hierarchy (6) Note it well (3) No longer fashionable or accepted Notion Nervous characters in crowded gym Not moving right, interrupting a trial Native from one quarter runs to here when thrown out (10) Not just 25% of invested capital held by one rich country (10) Needle that's four inches in length (4) Nine-sided figure Native of Copenhagen? Nothing east of waterway Non-stop flight? (9) Never getting old, but younger? (7) Nobleman (4) Nought (4) Narcotics (5) Note group (6) Not returning a great deal Need to rearrange garden Negative reaction (8) Not altogether unfair (7) Nullify (6) Nervy (5) Noisy quarrel Nil Norse deity Name of girl taking me back to mum Negotiator who acts as a link between the parties involved (12) Not altogether unfair (7) Nullify (6) Nervy (5) Nation’s warships Novice Nod back at professor New tales are a bargain New set finds record expensive Notice blemish Number Navigate Nerve cells that could make nose run Norwegian port seen in December generally Nasal pronunciation (5) Not altogether unfair (7) Nullify (6) Nervy (5) Needing rest New remit for hat Newspapers in cupboard Nothing after Mayday? Nothing to write home about Negative Need about 25 sheets of paper Nearly time — time to sleep? (5) Noise woke husband in real rage initially (5) Nag's comment beginning to bother the Guardian's local resident (9) No work, agitated, upset? It’s best suited for a later course (7,5) Newspaper beginning to blush at woman’s figure on the beach (9) Number (5) Nephew of Lady Capulet in William Shakespeare play Romeo and Juliet Number Narrow Name a composer heard Newcomers in clothing of Stockport FC (9) Nothing's missed by card sharp (4) Number (3) Nation Normal Normal to perform a turn with a novice Not once was nerve lost Neighbouring Not on your life! Not taking vile nag out Nameless local turns up for musical Not professional (7) Never fails to come back, having reached the lowest ebb (4) Nothing to hold down a particular viewpoint (7) Nonsense, slang (7) Night fliers attempt to rise New Zealand bird (4) New Zealand bird (4) Nine told off for being disinclined to work North African capital (5) New Zealand bird (4) Note short skirt on model initially New sort of tea without added water Nervous (4) New Zealander almost turning up for ramble Neighbourhood (8) Nothing in schedule for early morning caller (7) Nettled — sort of question? (5) Non-magnetic metal used in making steel, Mn (9) Nemo's creator (5) Novel censorship on TV, perhaps (6,7) Naming words (5) Note value (5) Not just relating to some (7) Nevertheless (4,2) Nelson in Perth or at Iona? Natural — no cigar (anag) (7) Nonsense about English director cutting one line in scene of The Singing Nun (8) Narratives found in the books (8) Natural material from which valuable metals can be extracted (3) Nomad shot real vulture, having ignored us (9) North-east London borough — Streatham flow (anag) (7,6) Not many (3,2,3) Nobody has time at the moment (6) Not twelve inches where one is walking (9) Novel (3) Nothing (3) Not twelve inches where one is walking (9) Novel (3) Nothing (3) Natural aptitude may be present Novel (3) Nothing (3) New England state (5) Not pleased about the French vegetarian dish (5) Neighbourhood pub (5) Nuclear fuel (7) Nearsighted (6) Not yet over (7) Need a different result, showing no brilliance (10) Nonsense, slang (8) North American finch — of fundamental importance (8) Not very cerebral Lib Dem playing with words, briefly (10) Need a different result, showing no brilliance (10) Nonsense, slang (8) Nora Batty, seeing river in Italy Natural ability held back by dictatorial fellow Need a different result, showing no brilliance (10) Nonsense, slang (8) Not all presidents live Newcomer (7) Not wearing so much in class? (6) Next to (6) Notice love causes bother Now idle, adjusted to a spell in retirement? (3-4) No amateur, Welsh footballer pockets first of bonuses? That's likely (8) Norwegian capital (4) Natural ability (5) Not up for Enid Blyton's first novel? Nine compositions? Nato abandoning borders one time with difficulty (2,1,7) Number 10 receiving fine of no real value (5) Not dry (3) Neat work by hairdresser? Noble expected to embrace king Not pitying crooked hustlers No American displays common sense Normal (7) Not clear (6) Naturally a fir cone comes from this (7) Nearer (6) Noisy quarrel (6) Nat King Cole song that will always be remembered? News broadcast that's stitched together? Novel all about Leopold Bloom on 16 June 1904 (7) Naturally a fir cone comes from this (7) Nearer (6) Noisy quarrel (6) Non-functioning (8) Naturally a fir cone comes from this (7) Nearer (6) Noisy quarrel (6) Naughty child allowed outside for shellfish Not the main entrance (4,4) Not entirely how one shows preference (9) Navvy (8) Neck part (4) No opposition Note at the bottom of a printed page (6) Network trouble arising that is hampering society (6) Notice wife going into retreat — somehow fail to make progress (5,5) Not diplomatic - military then? (7) Not an out-of-the-way flag (8) Narrow gorge with a fast running stream (5) Not tailor-made (3-3-3) Note pocketed by sweet little thing needing no deciphering (2,5) Native American's needs grew after development (5,4) No, not the elephant's chest (5) Not a nice storyteller (5) Notion, concept (4) Nonets (5) Nutty quality refined and introduced to stew (7) Natural surroundings (7) Number (6) Native American tent (5) Not moving in theatres today Never again (2,4) Nigella — neo-vitalism (anag) (4-2-1-4) Not new (4) Nervous tension as maladministered pension claimed by workers (4,2,4,5) Natural body covering (4) Notional circle passing through both poles (8) Name of girl from a strange nation No boy demands new version of Dickens novel Network (4) Not having a good time, he was easily beaten (4,6) Nigerian city (5) Not ever (5) North-east English county (6) Not placed in a quarter? (6) Not given a break, evidently (13) Notes, we hear, for singers North-east editor that is right is more poverty-stricken Nothing following clear party declaration (9) Name of doctor holding short skirt No gruel is ordered for an idler Nice skin of orca shimmering on sea, say, in deep water? (7) Name the winner (6) Not all come on silent journey to work Native Mexican relative of the daisy (6) Not opening father's new suit Not seen but heard in light fog? Native language (6,6) News agencies (5) Native New Zealander (5) None (anag) (4) Neat animals (4) Neither here nor there (2,7) Numberless craft may save life (4) Not yet decided to start (4) Not an upright type (6) No trouble at all, as a small business should be (6,7) No huge assortment is sufficient New Zealand All Blacks' war dance (4) Not a soul (6) Not a ruddy thing to eat! (5) Neckwear that's Siamese, by the sound of it National register for cake? No elf could be a criminal Not suitable (5) Nine divine females married pursuers off and on (5) Notice call to work (5-2) Not a ruddy thing to eat! (5) Not fake (4) Not a ruddy thing to eat! (5) New team companion Not new on watch (6-4) Not on the alert, please! (6) Northerly or southerly extreme (4) Natural gemstones not right for rings (5) Not at home in the open air (8) Nightclub show (7) Number three, possibly? Nagging (2,2) Normal flag Near the start (5,2) Nice sea colour, one might say, appearing first in rose? (7) No good reason to accept Tory leader as a politician (7) No bare-headed bird (5) Not sacred (6) Number (5) Never mind - the pests are inside News channel with headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia (3) Nobody pays for the fight? (4-3-3) Note call from one of Arthur's men (8) Not matched as yet (6) Negligent about failure Nobody pays for the fight? (4-3-3) Note call from one of Arthur's men (8) Not matched as yet (6) Name of man taking Dolly out Nobody pays for the fight? (4-3-3) Note call from one of Arthur's men (8) Not matched as yet (6) New gown about right? No, it's not right Not wet (3) Nick the crackers in chef's domain Not the best variety of bean to eat? (7-2) Note group having to adjust again (5) Nothing exists solely for fruit (6) News about wine (6) Neckwear item (5) Not working (3,4) Not outsourced (2-5) Not a good state of mind for decorating? (9) Native American tent (5) Note after journey is nonsense Nuisance (4) Not following rules? PM Sunak silent or worried? (15) Numbers are employed by such a person (13) Nobleman (4) Noiseless (6) Noise made by weasel's father Nonconformist (5) Nothing we'd failed to settle (4) Not a straight musician? (7) Nothing left from the galleon (3,4) New Zealand's biggest port city (8) Nirvana is featured in show (8) Nothing we'd failed to settle (4) Not a straight musician? (7) Nothing left from the galleon (3,4) Needlewoman making a mess mending lock Nothing we'd failed to settle (4) Not a straight musician? (7) Nothing left from the galleon (3,4) Nothing (3) Note in favour of church is what keeps one down to earth (1-5) Noah's vessel (3) Now their work became less acceptable (4,4) Neckwear could be junk, mostly (3) Nag's sounding off — wife cross (6) Non-liquid food items (6) Naughty child with a little dimple Note on one instrument or another Not at home if deal is off Not strict (7) Nile-dweller's pupils in formation? (9) Not keen to be outspoken (5) Naval commander (7) Need to cultivate first garden Number of ladies drink (4) Noticed mine shaft - in the timber yard! (6) Note value (5) Nelson led a man astray Necessary to be supplied (7) Not the same husband, in emotional state that can involve having kittens (10) Name of Aussie inhabitant poet used, confusing us Poms (6) Noticed mine shaft - in the timber yard! (6) Note value (5) Noticed mine shaft - in the timber yard! (6) Note value (5) Neglect daughter - poor Susie! Nazi emblem (8) Norse god (4) Number one in lifting 80% excess weight (4) Nice dens made special with perfume (8) Not busy with coal (5) Neck part (4) Nobleman - unproductive, so we hear New York City borough (9) Not a hope, unfortunately, to get grape for wine (8) Not one prearranged fight has European later showing swelling (6) November 5th effigies, we hear, making appearance Not well employed? (6) Number (6) New chap sure to buy something Nothing to write home about (2,5,6) Number (6) Naughty children in "The Simpsons" Number (6) Nothing but a lake Nearly plunge doctor into salt solution Naomi ___ , Japanese tennis champion (5) Needlework more than enough to occupy sister (7) Noised from the stable? (6) Numerical symbol (6) Novel (3) Next to (6) Not the main business agreements for underwater vessels! (12) Nobleman (4) Nigel gets beaten up — he nicked someone's marbles (5) Need no luxury (9) No arm twisted in policeman's territory No crazy wanderer Non-literal expression (5) Not with it (13) New arrival carefully selected — 'doubtful breeding', say British involved (8,4) Narrow beam of light (3) National kings, say, in finery that's oddly cut back (6) Narrow beam of light (3) No crop is damaged by this insect Narrow beam of light (3) Note going backwards and forwards No hunter may reveal fugitive Not just lacking in beauty No prime consideration (12) Not an expert male vocalist? (6) Nymphs making uninteresting commercials Nut for poor old man NB: it's just been delivered (7) Not the same oar, then? (7) Newspaper boss (6) Numb, dampen (6) Nietzsche or Engels (9) Nymphs concealed in reeds North American capital city (6) Not yet payable? (5) Nannies deal in dreary sums (12) Nagging pain (4) Naval destroyer belonging to me North Star (7) Need to stop by Sudanese recycling plant (5-4,5) Nagging pain (4) Name of eight Roman Catholic Popes (5) Need (4) Not meant seriously (2,4) Nagging pain (4) Not straight (7) Not a bit of it (6) Not wholly biased (7) Noisy confused situation (6) Nearly all (4) Nicholas and Edward get arrested Notice a mark No particular allowance for an American soldier (7,5) Not the oath taken in court (9) Native American tent (5) Notes heartless move by way of working with African country, deporting the weak (9) Number (5) Needs reform, being stupid Not quite a group study centre (3) Number not in style, what an eyesore (4) Not only is it swift, it looks like one (7) Not artificial, as you might expect (7) Noiseless (6) Nonsense makes a Norse god run Nurture (6) Novel form in old verse penned by Conservatives (5,5) No robe for a king (6) Not high (3) Narrow shelf-like part (5) Normal colours? Nothing appealing is postponed Non-metallic element found in yellow crystals, S (7) No robe for a king (6) Not high (3) Narrow shelf-like part (5) No robe for a king (6) Not high (3) Narrow shelf-like part (5) Nightclub (5) Noble gas (5) Nuisance (4) Not nice (5) Noteworthy bridge contains a combination of different elements (6) Noted for being whimsical perhaps (9) Not complete fowl on Greek temple (9) Nobody won: ship's officer was past his best (9) Notions (5) Nuclear submarine I'd put in river Now's the time for giving Not honestly undisciplined about the beginning of term (7) Nonsense, slang (7) Nautical cry (4) Nothing (3) New husband is a stable man Norse god with some authority Narrow brooch (3) New Escort model is a tight fit! Northerner's circuit training — learn to carry dumb-bells at first (9) New direction, having no old money in the bank (2,6) News being made? (11) Nerve broken? Not at all! (5) New gadget has to be labelled Number of letters in a rude word? (4) Not relevant to the current discussion (3-5) Newly (6) News being made? (11) Nerve broken? Not at all! (5) Negative stimulation (4-3) News being made? (11) Nerve broken? Not at all! (5) Not a sum, somehow, but sums Necessary commodity (6) Northerner missing the cold, being in Perugia? Nigel regularly wears red to blend in Negotiator (5) Neither obtuse nor grave (and not right) (5) No pressure to satisfy contract (5) Not enough income from the funeral business? (11) Nuisance (4) Newt (3) No. 1 detectives upset having to accept rubbish, overbearing command Now at number one returned for awarding ceremony (12) Not even a bit tiddly (5) Naval star running historic part of southern Africa (9) Not accustomed to mint (6) Net (4) Nullify (6) Not accustomed to mint (6) Net (4) Nullify (6) Numbers game? (5) Non-mandatory (8) Notions (5) Nude dancing clubs entertained one popularly sitting in the corner NASA's Deep Space Center boosted careers Name a small number after one in ultrashort time (10) Number that's loud also heard (5-3) Nigerian university admitting French or German woman (8) Not acting, arrange an evening out (6) Nonsense written about old British machine (5) Newspaper employee (6) Next in line? (4) New monastic plan gets people grumbling (12) No hard way for the idle rich? (4,6) Norse god (4) Not artificial (7) Nifty (4) Not expressed (8) Novel with expression of amusement one cheers (6) Noah's second boy turned out to be one riding elephant (6) Notion (4) North-east Indian state, noted for its tea (5) Not well disposed, finally Jeremy Hunt introduces remedy (9) Not taking being on stage seriously? (4-6) Nut, losing head, with shift of active enthusiasm (4) Nozzle (5) Number (6) Native American tent (5) Nozzle (5) Number (6) Native American tent (5) Nearly sick following fast pulse Note of who said what at a meeting (6) Nozzle (5) Number (6) Native American tent (5) Norma, for one (5) Noble rank (7) No shade if made this way (9) Neighbourhood pub (5) Noiseless (6) Narrow brooch (3) Not entirely against public dispute Narcissism, for example, is linked to leaderless state of the EU (8) Not in a good mood, having sold some kinds (3,2,5) Not evil, perhaps, but brutal (7) Native American doctrine unfinished Nap (4) Notices (informal) (6) Not weak (6) Not blind to the digs being awful (7) Notice some of them use everything... (3) Number (5) Note to little sibling creates division Notice the edges frayed at both ends (4) Nutter dancing, wearing plastic red nose on Queen's chart hit (6,2,6) No ordinary raconteur's floundering over start of story — here's where things go downhill fast (6,3) Not blind to the digs being awful (7) Notice some of them use everything... (3) Net (4) Nothing (3) Not co-operative (9) Not entirely cool at hip club in India (5) Neck part (4) Neck part (4) Newspaper employee receives a fine Neck part (4) Near a very quiet fish (8) Narrow shelf-like part (5) No noble (8) Numbers of species left common (7) Not yet in bed, drunk and unable to relax (7) Name of songbird, extremely large (5) Novel with overriding passion for country (3,7) No reason to refuse theatre award Henry Winkler initially rejected (3,3) Native American tent (5) Next to (6) Nothing in noblewoman's coat seen floating beside spectre's face? Tosh! Notice Nick appearing in ... (6) Not still a prison (5) Not in the forefront in any craft (6) Nervy (5) New appearance after badly bruised facial feature Not talking about abandoning book is slander! (3) No place for hibernation (6,5) NY district man finds hot area - time to catch some rays! Negotiating it involved with danger could be an uphill task (8) Nightdress, informally (7) Nothing observed in outrageous clue, USA detective having no competence No good in upper-class blade Noticed energy peaked, with a thousand running out No bother mostly cutting through concrete (7) Negotiating it involved with danger could be an uphill task (8) Nightdress, informally (7) Not brisk (8) Negotiating it involved with danger could be an uphill task (8) Nightdress, informally (7) Nasty person, say, steals the last part of our show New bus-driver occasionally not decent? No obstruction set up for traveller Not climbing a mountain at a cheaper time (3-4) Nothing (3) Note value (5) New personifications of familiar ideas (7) Not at all keen - no return produced on capital? (12) Nightclub show (7) Nick's short comment on chapter New and funny no less, opinion piece is a capital feature (among six others here) (7,6) Not thoroughly through the result of bisecting? (2,6) Not following the roads in an angry state? (6,7) Not stopping without a purpose? (7) Not a visitor to keep quiet evidently (6) National flag (5,4) Not yet proven (8) Nursery rhyme character (6,6) Need time after Spare, Prince Harry ultimately admits (7) Not thoroughly through the result of bisecting? (2,6) Not following the roads in an angry state? (6,7) Not stopping without a purpose? (7) Not a visitor to keep quiet evidently (6) New Age crank largely dwells on it Nervous (7) Not thoroughly through the result of bisecting? (2,6) Not following the roads in an angry state? (6,7) Not stopping without a purpose? (7) Not a visitor to keep quiet evidently (6) Nibble a hickory nut when cycling Not a diet that combats disease, maybe (8) Nuisance (4) Not good (3) Naturally occurring sugar (8) Not what one who trains sprinters should be! (9) New member (7) Name in the first half of the alphabet Native of Birmingham (7) Not up (2,3) New Orleans is an Italian port (7) Nonsense (6) No dye (anag) (5) New Delhi bad, or unsentimental (4-6) Newspaper boss (6) Number (4) Novel approach to increasing foot traffic? Non-official opinion(s) (6) Need to take things like a man? Opt out! (11) Newspaper boss (6) Number (4) Newspaper boss (6) Number (4) Nasal sound is audible in question Nude in no improper suggestion Neither (3) Nonsense (6) Name for flowering plant with no root (5) Not plainly stated when a relative arrives briefly (7) Not fresh (5) Northerner suggesting case of Grenache is worth the ultimate sacrifice? No singing rule that contributes to Homer talking Natural satellite of a planet (4) New plugs placed in boat Not still angry? (7,3) Notion from an aide? (4) Nose operation taking a long time (4) Nonconformist upsetting residents (9) Nimble American soldier in the drink (5) Note value (5) Nudity in California is cleaner Notorious murderer not getting money in exploitation of this crime Nightmarish (like a Bohemian author's work) (10) Nickname for Elizabeth I — 1953 Benjamin Britten opera written for Elizabeth II's coronation (8) Note value (5) Not anchored (6) Note value (5) Noble missing gold rush Not giving up with prettiness destroyed (10) Nervous, performing with advantage (2,4) Number (6) Narrow brooch (3) Needing nosh, celeb visits every dive at front Naughty child having time out for wrongdoing (5) Nothing (3) Norse god (4) Neighbourhood cut in four National emblem taken from the list (7) Nearly all the navy escape (4) Not rich (4) Note placed in cabin for Chancellor New course held by Rolls-Royce after parking sign