The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Sep 17

• Avoid European school we set up Crossword Clue
• Bear moving idly, conserving energy Crossword Clue
• Directed the setter to plug charity Crossword Clue
• Female managed company in general Crossword Clue
• First-class fruity dessert turned cold Crossword Clue
• Frilly trousers for one gift Crossword Clue
• Head of curly hair on first-class performer Crossword Clue
• Longer period of time with new English queen Crossword Clue
• Metal implant reconfigured to protect you Crossword Clue
• Mother left a letter in Greek book Crossword Clue
• Mountain of work overwhelming extremely lazy maiden Crossword Clue
• Notice doctor edging away from messy place someone lives Crossword Clue
• One of eight cult poet edited Crossword Clue
• Pop star was flirty to cooks Crossword Clue
• Practices fighting politicians to save university Crossword Clue
• Rich wife functioning well without husband Crossword Clue
• Run from former lover, party barely over Crossword Clue
• Skilled American department Crossword Clue
• Stern peer bothered host Crossword Clue
• Surprise - dangerous action cut short Crossword Clue
• Ugly look from Shakespearean character to the audience Crossword Clue
• Unit in uniform invading previously Crossword Clue
• Use some Lurpak or Anchor for deep-fried vegetables Crossword Clue
• Very hot, avoiding river current Crossword Clue
• Went back and applied alternative medicine? Crossword Clue