The Times Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jan 01

• 007 perhaps sat upon by his boss a shade Crossword Clue
• Antsy energy provider upset, switched over fuels Crossword Clue
• A stump up when root cut in tree Crossword Clue
• Awkward situation with verbal agreement - stuffed! Crossword Clue
• Better feature after you texted brother Crossword Clue
• Bit of a strain on old English chair Crossword Clue
• Boat ending in Germany with crew from there? Crossword Clue
• Cactus inhabiting moor for the duration Crossword Clue
• Came across books about family emblem? Crossword Clue
• Chosen artist, one of seven sisters Crossword Clue
• Formal wear picked up for club entertainer Crossword Clue
• Good joke - bad joke in it? Crossword Clue
• Hairpieces got coloured brown in the end - this colour would have been worse Crossword Clue
• Hat-wearing duke is feature of Don Quixote? Crossword Clue
• Loosen tight nut on corner Crossword Clue
• No more food for breakfast Crossword Clue
• On-screen cast interrupted by a sympathetic character Crossword Clue
• Outstanding fellow in green trousers Crossword Clue
• PM on top of border chaos Crossword Clue
• Popular dishes that accompany offal? Crossword Clue
• Recollection of something essential, like one of your five a day? Crossword Clue
• Skin blister's back in plague Crossword Clue
• Smith possibly loads millions into vessel Crossword Clue
• Something retired people put on finally opening in nearby city Crossword Clue
• Temporary work secured by youngster Crossword Clue
• They say I'm quiet six days of the week, however … sweet! Crossword Clue
• Tree-hugging Russian leader, dear me! Crossword Clue
• Underground fluid protects masking tape, ultimately Crossword Clue
• Wedding something painful, bachelor a no-show? Crossword Clue
• Where one might feed an adolescent on chocolate primarily Crossword Clue