The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2023 Oct 19

• Artist and academic gas Crossword Clue
• Artist is beginning to smile when hugged by chum Crossword Clue
• Awfully inhumane pop’s gaining advantage unfairly? Crossword Clue
• Band had sacked skilful worker Crossword Clue
• Blemish on paper — it is dark against bright background Crossword Clue
• Fasten components the wrong way Crossword Clue
• Fool that is not heartless may be seen as wise Crossword Clue
• Headless brute from the Orient Crossword Clue
• Head of sales in store is horribly powerful type Crossword Clue
• I attempt to catch a Shakespearean villain Crossword Clue
• Insects — hear them in B&B Crossword Clue
• Len set us up? That’s unpleasant to hear! Crossword Clue
• Mother isn't fussed about church service Crossword Clue
• Nasty prancer resolved to slide maybe Crossword Clue
• One protecting those that may get fleeced? Crossword Clue
• Prime ministers as skilled craftspeople? Crossword Clue
• Quiet river free from pollution Crossword Clue
• Scene with din could make one very angry Crossword Clue
• Snide comment of American soldier beginning to blame English Crossword Clue
• Superior Navy vessel Crossword Clue
• Teacher (100!) to talk incessantly Crossword Clue
• Times thunders, putting out leader Crossword Clue
• Understand instruction from editor to photographer? Crossword Clue
• You heard sheep Crossword Clue