The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Aug 21

• Annulment site unusually hard-nosed? Crossword Clue
• Best leaders of enterprise leaving in the end Crossword Clue
• Cheek dressing Crossword Clue
• Cover in case run goes awry? Crossword Clue
• Cutting second drink, much-liked Crossword Clue
• Element beginning to show hatred Crossword Clue
• Enclosed space containing protesters? It will reach boiling point! Crossword Clue
• Extend beyond limit due to arguing at regular intervals Crossword Clue
• Fire in carousel Crossword Clue
• For every person? Not half! Crossword Clue
• Herb, son, involved in wartime discussion perhaps Crossword Clue
• Inadequately small, extremely minute - agree? Not quite Crossword Clue
• Insist two daughters retain name, after reflection Crossword Clue
• Maybe tone down musical instrument after I'd flipped? Crossword Clue
• One admitted to appalling missteps - I see trouble ahead Crossword Clue
• Place of worship missing Queen's lustre Crossword Clue
• Slight burn, just one, after learner's gone Crossword Clue
• So be it about copper's shrewdness! Crossword Clue
• Something done in Ascot regularly Crossword Clue
• Stubborn, set - obtain broadcast Crossword Clue
• The writer's beat, accepting shopping without much forethought Crossword Clue
• Time of day, flat, is no good principally Crossword Clue
• Vegetable when of expected standard, first-class, ultimately pleasing us Crossword Clue
• Victim of railway vehicle reversing Crossword Clue