Independent.co.uk Cryptic Crossword Puzzle Solutions – Mar 5 2018
| Clues | Answers |
| … old Hindu gentleman, initially blaming archaism on deficient text | BABOO |
| ‘Endless Buns’: study on doughnut researchers’ relaxed attitude | UNCONCERN |
| ‘Sirrah, go’ said sweet … | SYRUPY |
| 1a (19 only) caught by anybody playing Irish anthem | DANNY BOY |
| Agent finally managed second class disguise | TRANSFORM |
| Arm policeman with soldiers blocking minor thoroughfare | BROADSWORD |
| Back from travel after success in exam | AGO |
| Basically, here in row 15 | AT BOTTOM |
| Beeb’s unending concerts, originally with Henry Wood | BEECH |
| Big event for sports college, and sound equipment’s power’s down | OLYMPICS |
| Chap engaged in ogling? Not half | LECHER |
| Dividing pound from fellow’s working capital | LONDON |
| Effigy stuffed with vile contents lit up with shame | GUILTILY |
| Enter Germany where 5 leaves across river | ODER |
| Extremely racy novel arrangement might make Austen rich | RAUNCHIEST |
| Fur upset environmental group | OCELOT |
| Get fitter, time drops | TRAIN |
| Identification marks | SPOTTING |
| Large inflatable nipple burst by the German comic | ZEPPELIN |
| Lunatic shows off behind lorry | MOONSTRUCK |
| Main Oscar choices whittled down | ARCH |
| Marriage ring like the piggy-wig’s? | NOOSE |
| Outspoken bright young whippersnapper | SONNY |
| Pitcher’s taunt having thwarted Ruth’s hit? | I GOT YOU BABE |
| Put down face up | LAID |
| Rider cycled here without hard seat | DERRIERE |
| Services for caravan wheel in its current condition | OASIS |
| Source of iron rule in strictly secular school? | ORE |
| Story of modern life in England: Uber all over the place | URBAN LEGEND |
| Tease hip Republican with comedy skin piercing | HYPODERMIC |
| Vibration limited by plane manufacturer’s absorbent coat | BATHROBE |
| Wanting pair bagging a couple of Oscars? | POOR |
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