The Times Cryptic puzzle clues 2016 Dec 22

• Allowance for protecting superior home falling into disrepair Crossword Clue
• Article put out by Gulf port board open to suspicion Crossword Clue
• Bird being deprived of tail and spleen Crossword Clue
• Bird hiding initially in plants to get insect Crossword Clue
• Boy leading everyone in film may be a winner Crossword Clue
• Consent given by e.g. Hamlet audibly Crossword Clue
• Drink before party with good person tagging along Crossword Clue
• Dublin house cleaner neglecting the basement Crossword Clue
• Dye is one to get fixed Crossword Clue
• Eased up from time of discipline, lying in grass Crossword Clue
• Escapade that may be seen in the shrubbery Crossword Clue
• Existentialist is cold, with charm in short supply Crossword Clue
• Fish dish served with pickle on island Crossword Clue
• Gun female fired in anger Crossword Clue
• Hesitation about stated aims and objectives in modified document Crossword Clue
• It's irritating being confined: steps inside Crossword Clue
• I would hang around without hesitation, doing nothing Crossword Clue
• Lever in gym boy pulled up Crossword Clue
• Like some chemical agents upsetting stomach over time, not completely pleasant Crossword Clue
• Most vulgar outfits I stored in box Crossword Clue
• Noise of powerful car or very small saloon? Crossword Clue
• Note generating a good feeling Crossword Clue
• Official in firm facing ruin, admitting failure Crossword Clue
• Operations of Taliban, so devious Crossword Clue
• Pert novice surprisingly provides something bringing vision Crossword Clue
• Plan exploit, perhaps, twitching on the outside Crossword Clue
• Prepare to start show briefly with piano Crossword Clue
• Sweet strike: perfect! Crossword Clue
• Two notes and small coin withdrawn Crossword Clue
• Victory that may point to the future? Crossword Clue
• Water-dwelling creature exhausted, taking in rest by river Crossword Clue
• Weapon favoured leads to troubled buzz Crossword Clue