The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2026 Oct 21

• Align the ratings when at sea Crossword Clue
• Almost capture con artist? Crossword Clue
• Charmer's drink? Crossword Clue
• Country rat, rodent Crossword Clue
• Dark garments near water, spoiled Crossword Clue
• Drink drop of salty water, endlessly Crossword Clue
• Four unloaded, number for cargo Crossword Clue
• Hopeless case involved in malingering, one reprimanded Crossword Clue
• Lower deck always visible through various gates Crossword Clue
• Minor act catastrophic for dreamer Crossword Clue
• Nutritional tips in earnest confined to journal Crossword Clue
• Painter ain't upset about it Crossword Clue
• Parts spread on base of raspberry tart, say Crossword Clue
• Polish expert Crossword Clue
• Ridin' to capital of Italy, outfit designed for summer Crossword Clue
• Ruination of coalpit in the news Crossword Clue
• Run off with lover, finally, following different routes Crossword Clue
• Ship's staff and engineers occupying captain's first week Crossword Clue
• Ship that is limiting cold wave Crossword Clue
• Slight factor in illness: lurgy Crossword Clue
• Snaking asp, tired, proceeded wearily Crossword Clue
• Sooner? Yes please! Crossword Clue
• Sphere relative rolled over Crossword Clue
• Star writer's admission of dishonesty? Crossword Clue
• Stylish vehicles put in reverse Crossword Clue
• Sweeper in space after header from back Crossword Clue