The Telegraph – Cryptic – Jun 26 2018
Published in The Telegraph Cryptic Crossword. Tags: ARMADILLO, GROTTO, OBTUSE, REHEARSAL, SOLID, TARRIED, TASKS, UNDERCOAT.
Clues |
Answers |
Awkward writer reflected in it |
INEPT |
Be uncomfortably hot right in front of kiln |
ROAST |
Chicken in yard man decapitated |
YELLOW |
Contest fewer in number, being without equal |
MATCHLESS |
Creature in a stream grabbing frantic duck |
ARMADILLO |
Crime writer tells about that woman topping husband |
SAYERS |
Crossing river, reached cave |
GROTTO |
Cutting remarks, primarily in bar |
EXCERPT |
Duck swimming over shell |
SHOVELLER |
Errand boy committing serious crime in minister’s house |
PARSONAGE |
Female and I restore hearth |
FIREPLACE |
Gossip present, reportedly with chance to speak |
HEARSAY |
Ice, mostly, round Irish lake |
RESERVOIR |
If in no end of doubt before close of play, declare! |
NOTIFY |
Jobs — first in there enquires |
TASKS |
Large vehicle parking by Irish lake |
PLOUGH |
Clues |
Answers |
Nigel, clumsy chap, careless |
NEGLIGENT |
Not awake when cover pulled up |
ASLEEP |
One who keeps records about substance almost like gold dust |
REGISTRAR |
Opening, working with group |
ONSET |
Painter’s work that’s rarely seen? |
UNDERCOAT |
Phone up about last of gladioli in bloom |
LILAC |
Put down good name |
CREDIT |
Rider at races, delayed |
TARRIED |
Slow on the uptake, but so excited by note, finally |
OBTUSE |
Stout, a novelist |
HARDY |
Therefore, top must be reliable |
SOLID |
Trendy little drink I had in flat |
INSIPID |
Tries to divide existing practice |
REHEARSAL |
Type of energy supply also run |
SOLAR |
Volley from Slav drifting over |
SALVO |
World Cup hero injured netting second |
HURST |