The Times Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Apr 16

• Aims to get hammered, gulping second cocktail Crossword Clue
• Appreciate cuddling new puppy involves mid-morning tussle Crossword Clue
• Arrives, grabbing tea behind motorway rest facility Crossword Clue
• Bobby Kennedy's final meeting with former European publishing operation? Crossword Clue
• Botch an overdue attempt Crossword Clue
• Carbon in atmosphere brought about by energy plant Crossword Clue
• Criminal, overcome by temptation, first to nab diamonds Crossword Clue
• Cutting encircles boundaries of granite quarry Crossword Clue
• Delighted with arrangement of straw, a bear retires Crossword Clue
• Entering name, put down 4 into 501 - boy grasps one way to solve it Crossword Clue
• In France, one pegs out lingerie? Crossword Clue
• In Spain, what comes after work? Answer's unclear Crossword Clue
• Mentally unsettle treacherous spy chief, exposed Crossword Clue
• Military might consider holding a prisoner attached to Resistance Crossword Clue
• Mountain guide's tale following conclusion of film - gather round Crossword Clue
• Musical piece regularly felt subdued Crossword Clue
• Old basilica no longer minted coins Crossword Clue
• Picked up skill with pen, capturing very English caricature Crossword Clue
• Protective cover from university book penned by Mr Fitzgerald? Crossword Clue
• Removed papers, keeping notes in order Crossword Clue
• Repetitive band churning out the same material? Crossword Clue
• Retreat from rough edge that hurts! Crossword Clue
• Something used in pool to check temperature is crucial Crossword Clue
• Support for opener that takes catch? Crossword Clue
• The bags I failed to open - one rustles? Crossword Clue
• Tough bird with clipped wings back from vet Crossword Clue
• Unusually rude about parking next to building Crossword Clue
• Yes, given shake-up within country, many leaving in spring Crossword Clue