The Times Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Aug 27

• Bent and bared firm bottom Crossword Clue
• Branch where one may settle one's bill? Crossword Clue
• Crush spirit, overcoming resistance with decisiveness at the front Crossword Clue
• Desperate country's short - it's embroiled in recession Crossword Clue
• Drink welcome around noon - relax at regular intervals Crossword Clue
• Duke in difficulty knocked over king's port Crossword Clue
• Eject four drunken university bores time after time Crossword Clue
• Element of clue uncovered in a note about Duck's second offering? Crossword Clue
• Fool can accept losing you Crossword Clue
• Forget about sardonic nob on the radio Crossword Clue
• Go around rear of shop and look for milk Crossword Clue
• Group periodically saying heartless command Crossword Clue
• In protecting M's predecessor, Bond's not fair? Crossword Clue
• Manage to obtain alcoholic drink during party Crossword Clue
• Member of church choir not calm, excited about start of Alleluia! Crossword Clue
• Morning mist envelops thoroughfare in city Crossword Clue
• One competitor moving east in corporate system Crossword Clue
• Piece of furniture's too soft, rickety and almost antique Crossword Clue
• Rabbit's just perfect Crossword Clue
• Records kept are to include chapter four Crossword Clue
• Refuse to acknowledge broadcast following U-turn of papers Crossword Clue
• Scary fish under tree in burn Crossword Clue
• Side retains cup status following European match Crossword Clue
• Some say no before going round wood Crossword Clue
• Staple page together with a street map on the inside Crossword Clue
• Suitable space left in empty salvage yard Crossword Clue
• Two coppers ask criminal about drug - something small consumed at parties? Crossword Clue
• Unrehearsed dance exercises welcomed by Greek character on island Crossword Clue
• What's sandwiched between labels, spinning? Crossword Clue
• Year and a month to climb outside of large tower Crossword Clue