Metro Cryptic Crossword Clues Sunday, 16 July 2023
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Across
| Number | Clues | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The sort of alibi riots can upset (4,4) | CASTIRON |
| 5 | At one time you could be seen in the post-house (4) | THOU |
| 9 | Left one politician to make painful progress (4) | LIMP |
| 10 | He’s after information about drink (8) | REPORTER |
| 11 | Bend over a liquid container, we hear (5) | STOOP |
| 12 | The main arena is drying up (7) | SEARING |
| 13 | People who sit in the van don’t (4,1,4,4) | TAKEABACKSEAT |
| 18 | Puts fellows ashore – they’re not used to the sea (8) | LANDSMEN |
| 19 | Bay tree’s outer cover (4) | BARK |
| 20 | Maybe it’s in fashion to be a dress designer (7) | MODISTE |
| 21 | Fishing net currently seen in Paris (5) | SEINE |
| 22 | Designation for part of Latin America (4) | NAME |
| 23 | Strange rattle in the vessel causes alarm (8) | STARTLES |
Down
| Number | Clues | Answers |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | A change of attire will produce a little strain (7) | ARIETTA |
| 3 | The golfer’s highest objective is excellent (3-4) | TOPHOLE |
| 4 | Even Tom treats this version as an exaggeration (13) | OVERSTATEMENT |
| 6 | Quick connection for a blazing row? (7) | HOTLINE |
| 7 | Support a description of one with integrity (7) | UPRIGHT |
| 8 | Dr Bird’s hairstyle (6) | MOHAWK |
| 13 | Bell-ringer or tax-collector on the road (7) | TOLLMAN |
| 14 | One who rules the Portuguese realm (7) | KINGDOM |
| 15 | What to do when a vessel is starting to have trouble! (6) | ASSIST |
| 16 | A department of study for a citizen (7) | SUBJECT |
| 17 | Organise a venue for marksmen, by the sound of it (7) | ARRANGE |