The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2025 Dec 24

• A bit behind leader in Madrid, or Spanish fighter Crossword Clue
• A characterful dish? Crossword Clue
• Adult horse covers half of turf Crossword Clue
• Boy snubbed woman Crossword Clue
• Capital city, reminder of massive empire originally Crossword Clue
• Caring visitor to house perhaps worries a lock has been broken Crossword Clue
• Finally, mango and orange changed for plant Crossword Clue
• Fine Greek character's cheese Crossword Clue
• Flasher, saint put on dress! Crossword Clue
• I see vessel brought back food from Mexico Crossword Clue
• Let down note after note after note! Crossword Clue
• Natural collection with an element of that woman? Crossword Clue
• Pay attention to permit card Crossword Clue
• Payment walkers cut? Crossword Clue
• Plant initially seen in Central America, Colombia and others Crossword Clue
• Prize credentials for matchmaker Crossword Clue
• Relay team perhaps leading silver medallists? Crossword Clue
• Ring found in minute? Hooray! Crossword Clue
• Root with new country Crossword Clue
• Second wine, dark Crossword Clue
• Short month on cold island Crossword Clue
• Show US claim in a different way Crossword Clue
• State name: it's no different Crossword Clue
• Threaten animal Crossword Clue
• Tip pocketed by doormen daily Crossword Clue
• Wine, terribly poor, innit! Crossword Clue