The Times Cryptic puzzle clues 2025 Oct 16

• Brave, but not to start with, like Jim in novel? Crossword Clue
• Celebrating success of president hosting current prince Crossword Clue
• Challenged wicked madcap Crossword Clue
• Chap was out front nursing a cold, severely restricted Crossword Clue
• Chop Algeria into bits making group of islands Crossword Clue
• Deviously vet earnings for western luminary Crossword Clue
• Duck out? A black mark Crossword Clue
• Editor is never, not ever, to change puzzle Crossword Clue
• Family giving away new child Crossword Clue
• From thieves he stole a large cake - I tucked in Crossword Clue
• Inspiring object keeps spirit attacking in combat Crossword Clue
• Insult snubbing leader is not serious Crossword Clue
• In this state because divorced from church? Crossword Clue
• Joint parliament welcomes old retired soldier Crossword Clue
• Licentious closing time never forgotten Crossword Clue
• Lodge retains for all to see what's not been taken Crossword Clue
• Managed in holiday cottage? It's very hard Crossword Clue
• One may be given a lead to follow arrest Crossword Clue
• One punches everyone in the ear Crossword Clue
• One scorching vocalist Crossword Clue
• Pass on nasty flu, one hard to control Crossword Clue
• Prod grandad struggling to move on-screen Crossword Clue
• Sober report's conclusion mentioned arrests Crossword Clue
• Sweet to sprawl with one soft drink Crossword Clue
• Teacher at her best using bad language Crossword Clue
• This writer's work is getting harder Crossword Clue
• Took glasses, finally spotted where taxi might be Crossword Clue
• Tourist destination is jolly pleasant without Rodney on vacation Crossword Clue
• Two family members in charge of craft Crossword Clue
• What widow used to wear on back of smart clothes Crossword Clue
• Whimsical female you once upset Crossword Clue
• Wife is top American beauty? Crossword Clue