The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 May 18

• American writer turned into fat cat Crossword Clue
• Aviation enthusiast quietly tracks ceramicist Crossword Clue
• Choose the Spanish to infiltrate faction Crossword Clue
• Closely follow mum's doctrine Crossword Clue
• Consequence of extremely rude orchestra section Crossword Clue
• Cooked canapé with US kitchen utensil Crossword Clue
• Detest a hotel terribly Crossword Clue
• Gale disturbed European bird Crossword Clue
• Inventor's right to hug one invalid? Crossword Clue
• Jeopardise finale and get cross Crossword Clue
• Least expensive copy found in wooden box Crossword Clue
• More unhappy after losing small snake Crossword Clue
• Musician heading back inside west Sinai peninsula Crossword Clue
• Mysterious wail before photo capturing ghost's foot Crossword Clue
• Peer group? Crossword Clue
• Pleasant afternoon finally to chill Crossword Clue
• Rather drunk, beginning to bet on numbers game Crossword Clue
• Save prisoner to join the military? Crossword Clue
• Scarlet Lycra pants very obvious! Crossword Clue
• Some nap secretly in part of church Crossword Clue
• Swimmer ultimately broke cipher Crossword Clue
• Tolerate part of play featuring creep periodically Crossword Clue
• Wireless advertisement in Brazilian city Crossword Clue
• Wisecrack from judge offended King Edward primarily Crossword Clue