The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Jan 23

• Absurd drama in close match Crossword Clue
• Article on fielder in Carol Reed film Crossword Clue
• Attend to male news boss Crossword Clue
• Cathedral cleric's second one dismissed Crossword Clue
• Don't overlook the writer's bloomer! Crossword Clue
• Drive round with zero speed? Crossword Clue
• Energy from second XI Crossword Clue
• Entertainer in Hobart is terrible Crossword Clue
• Fail to notice one on purpose Crossword Clue
• Is upset about affected seafood (6) Crossword Clue
• Manager or a singer possibly Crossword Clue
• Mass with song for a von Trapp? Crossword Clue
• No backing with tune being broadcast Crossword Clue
• Observe bishop's seat Crossword Clue
• One's left us for dead Crossword Clue
• Period celebrated by mother and son Crossword Clue
• Riddle good in complex anime Crossword Clue
• Rook in exotic bush, hibiscus maybe Crossword Clue
• Sheep under tree in hermitage Crossword Clue
• Small boy wanting first to lie down Crossword Clue
• Swimmer fine as filth swirls around Crossword Clue
• Top-grade puzzle? Wow! Crossword Clue
• Transfer some money Crossword Clue
• Uranium in engine bad for naive female Crossword Clue
• Wiggling of toe is flirtatious activity Crossword Clue
• Willing in the morning to empower Crossword Clue