The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 1042 March 7 2018
Published in The Times Cryptic Crossword. Tags: CERTAIN, REFERENCE, STAIRS, Uncle Sam.
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The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 1042
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| After meandering, limited areas came into view | materialised |
| Criticised innocent youngster when meeting old rocker | LAMBASTED |
| Cup of tea missed in state of confusion | DEMITASSE |
| Dance beat given energy | TANGO |
| Green team working in harmony | AGREEMENT |
| Has funny new girl changed a blissful situation? | shangri-la |
| He is one of them in a chemistry set | ELEMENTS |
| Horrible giants, one departing in state of anxiety | ANGST |
| Iran etc. in turmoil for sure | CERTAIN |
| Just the fellow for US! | Uncle Sam |
| Looking embarrassed, volunteers given exercise in bureaucracy | red tape |
| Mad home — son starts to annoy nearly everyone | INSANE |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Meat dish: second thing you see in Chinese restaurant | CHOPSTICK |
| Member in a fighting force | ARM |
| Novelist supporting environmentalism in speech | GREENE |
| One gathers wood for burning | on fire |
| Out-of-date permit unacceptable ultimately | PASSE |
| Some dramatic attempt backfiring, it’s understood | TACIT |
| Sports official not totally nice, not one to get testimonial | REFERENCE |
| Steps laid down by good person with self-importance | STAIRS |
| Think about love as a timid person | MOUSE |
| Wait for action on tennis court | SERVE |
| Was informed and could tell you the state of the game? | knew the score |
| Wild animal beheaded? One is charged | ION |