The Times Cryptic puzzle clues 2023 May 22

• Ancient writer's second lusty novel Crossword Clue
• A number of the French caught in flat Crossword Clue
• Bill has trade union friend, as it happens Crossword Clue
• Bow of vessel that's raised speed at sea Crossword Clue
• Can chap from Gdansk dance around this? Crossword Clue
• Caper the writer's presented in flabby weak conclusion Crossword Clue
• Company elevated operatic item with introduction of new wind instrument Crossword Clue
• Crashed out, instrument not entirely ideal Crossword Clue
• Criminal admires his Smith & Wesson? Crossword Clue
• Daft auntie hopelessly in love Crossword Clue
• Director General eating duck — or some other creature? Crossword Clue
• Dishonest scheme giving house to patient fellow Crossword Clue
• Display list of cargo on board Crossword Clue
• Disreputable cut limiting a French book offering little light Crossword Clue
• Excellent litre, supported by University expert in beer Crossword Clue
• Fine American vessel in trouble Crossword Clue
• For dispensing, try a cheapo chemist Crossword Clue
• Funny caption about Liberal not motivated by sex? Crossword Clue
• Give form to row, omitting last point Crossword Clue
• Hanging in there is old Penny Crossword Clue
• Hunk of meat, followed by gateau Crossword Clue
• Intellectual urge picked up with professor finally leaving Crossword Clue
• I pass at end of course Crossword Clue
• I worried about Republican being very angry Crossword Clue
• Join an idiot, did you say? Crossword Clue
• Join the ranks, leading line with excellent resolve Crossword Clue
• Knight set to participate in Australian service Crossword Clue
• Late supporting worker Crossword Clue
• Local getting hold of E in Paddington? Crossword Clue
• Melee to become untidy at the edges Crossword Clue
• Not looking good, using library, overlooking contents Crossword Clue
• Not the freshest of vegetables, my friend Crossword Clue
• Orbital motion covering only 40 per cent of orbit is a chaotic situation Crossword Clue
• Outdo a single US gangster Crossword Clue
• Partner recovered, but not completely? Crossword Clue
• Prominent statement in court lacking power Crossword Clue
• Queen visiting Massachusetts Institute of Technology? Goodness! Crossword Clue
• Radio operator's character is unvarying Crossword Clue
• Record no openings for this employee Crossword Clue
• Resistance when getting a parking charge Crossword Clue
• Resolve to out US president Crossword Clue
• Restaged musical with unusual superficial likeness Crossword Clue
• Revolutionary a little crestfallen in Istanbul Crossword Clue
• Run over politician for a lark Crossword Clue
• Scoundrel meeting barrier in Dutch port Crossword Clue
• Some Aussies taking an afternoon nap Crossword Clue
• Son ignoring encouragement to drink not coming from senior level Crossword Clue
• Stay on the left? Crossword Clue
• Study that involves European city coming in second? Crossword Clue
• Time spent in state of shock they say Crossword Clue
• Transformed room with two pieces of lurid gilded stuff Crossword Clue
• Uncertain blend of tea and dinnertime Crossword Clue
• What detects flights heading east and west Crossword Clue
• What's rum? 'Alcoholic drink without head' should capture it Crossword Clue
• Wrong book removed from account Crossword Clue
• You need good school to succeed Crossword Clue