A fast stagecoach; a familiar spirit; a fishing lure; a flap, such as a tent-door or zip cover; or, a dipteran whose figurative presence in ointment alludes to a small but irritating flaw (3) Angling for a deal, say Athlete known as O Rei do Futebol Author of the novel "Harlem Shuffle" and its 2023 sequel, "Crook Manifesto" Awful adulterer gone up to location between flights (9,6) A.P. ___ (former Glenn Howerton sitcom) Air drop? Anthony Hopkins's role in MCU movies Arrested Development actor who voices the title character in Netflix's Scott Pilgrim Takes Off: 2 wds. Australian singer whose most recent album is 2021's Music A large number gets isolated A locality Annoy by removing centre of firearm Any little saint can become not nice to know Arrive in need, upsetting performer Annoyingly upbeat A heartless cook employed in foundation should be supported? (6) Allies of bloc, once defeated, give up? (7) Arizona home of the band Gin Blossoms Auto company initials Al Pacino’s stately role in “Scarface” Annette Bening’s stately role in “Bugsy” Ant. of ant. Asiaweek’s 1999 pick for “Asian of the Century” A main division of the Bible (9) A particular piece of information: "Wrongly amputated after removing tape" (5) A set of clothing (6) Admits, and gives out a secret? (4,4) After 5, inane to go about in Austrian province (6) After fight, observed city in Poland (6) An iota (3) Ancient city state at that time located amid the western boundaries of Aegean Sea (6) Anglian run goes around circle in the wood (6,4) Act of changing something to a different position (11) Appoint as a minister (6) Any aquatic vertebrate Arrive eventually Advanced in years Admit urban development has not begun (3) A politician's current measure (3) Alien appears in universal make-up (8) Animal found in alarming numbers (3) 'All the fun of the - - - -', saying (4) Animation frames “A mouse!” Arthur of “Maude” Aegean island Actor Richard AAA jobs Airport screening org. Always Ask hoarsely for file Assist Arthur —, Chief of the Air Staff from 1946-50 Abundant Artist's coloured stick of chalk Arranged introduction A party to Ancient Andy Hardy’s portrayer Artery problem About to get a new house After drink, fancy that card game American painter's short pipe Angle on figure you'd say? Bony thing Attractive piece in periodical to take home? Adorn ... and Charlie (3) 6 across dissected with a twist: ?A line with a few values' A Costello A US city — whichever one A coin - the tossing is not determined A deal with America for plant A hit (anag.) (4) A kind of folk music with a blues or jazz flavour popular in the 1950s (7) A large supermarket stores soft drink (7) A newspaper comes with indication of alternative Northern member of fellowship A number of sailors have to accept time in slum (10) A painting method using opaque pigments ground in water and glue (7) A pig's ___, a mess of a situation A sea serpent in Jewish mythology (9) A silvery white semi-metal that was used in early transistors (9) A temporary problem first off getting letter (5) A term in tennis for a score of 6-0 in a set (5) A young chap getting on top of racket is folktale character (7) Ablution with not a lot to change in African region of old (5) About to go to and fro around marina so they can give everyone the news Acting in clip to hide programme's finale (7) Address for someone who's late? (6) Adjustable exchange rate agreement, formerly (3) Admit outstanding point about clubs (6) African from really African country (6) Alan ___, British playwright Alarming changes ready to overwhelm a nervous MP here? (8,4) Altered realities figure in Bible American diver (4) Amphitheatre, e.g. Anna and Tom resettled in U.S. state (7) Anteater, say, in gallery at the back of garden (8) Approval, liking Arthurian quest Ask again about the city hit by an atom bomb Asked what model did (5) Askew; wary (anag.) (4) Attending entertaining party, people feeling embarrassed (9) Audio-equipment used in decent pub Autumn to thank, as it happens, for Carter's mummy (11) African nation Actor Knight Ancient barbarian Awaken Abandon crew's first couple in sub Angkor Wat, e.g. All square ...... Athletic, National League football club whose home ground is Boundary Park (6) And 10 Across. 1966/67 Inter-cities Fairs Cup winners (6) A new bit's thrown out - in this? (5,3) Agency of the UN. that sponsors programmes to promote education and communication (6) Aim to protest And 10 Across. 1966/67 Inter-cities Fairs Cup winners (6) And 6 Across. Manchester City player whose one England cap was against Spain in 1992 (5,5) Anthony, art historian and Soviet spy who died in 1983 (5) Arena with a banked track for cycle racing (9) Artful plonker's out of line (4) Asian pungent dish Assesses wannabe wits? I never bothered (10) Attachment to the back of a boat A Great Lake And more, for short Auto with a meter Actor Kutcher Aid in crime Ages and ages Airline seat part A bundle of nerves to turn old car around ... Acting in clip to hide programme's finale Adjustable easy chair Answers briefly Art Deco or Victorian Aquarium fish Away from NNE 1977-81 Arsenal defender; 1979 FA Cup final winner (5) 1977-81 Arsenal defender; 1979 FA Cup final winner (6) Act of renewing Aka Maya Lopez (4) Andre ....., Cameroon and Manchester United goalkeeper (5) Andrew, who directed Chopper and Blonde (7) Arises (anag) (6) Authentic, in slang Aviron Bayonnais prop; 1977 France Test debutant against Romania (6) Aviron Bayonnais prop; 1977 France Test debutant against Romania (8) ... and key broke when wrenched (6) A member of a Native American people of Arizona (4) Accident-prone but keen student dragon in the picture book by Julia Donaldson (3) Action, gesture (8) Actress Horne or Headey Al Pacino's stately role in "Scarface" Alaska's former capital An Indian measure of distance, roughly eight or nine miles in length (5) Annette Bening's stately role in "Bugsy" Armor-___ (heavily protected) As Ewan McGregor to Denis Lawson and Nicolas Cage to Francis Ford Coppola (7) Asiaweek's 1999 pick for "Asian of the Century" Asset for an improviser ___ a clue (is confused) Allows "Asteroid City" director Anderson Adidas competitor A bathroom fixture in church, in case of emergency (2,1,5) A certain frequency is painful to the ear (5) A deserved punishment A father's come back urgently (1,1,1,1) A nail included by Edwin who made an assault (8) An insect protects damaged nest for one who's away (8) Annual wages (8) Area of indefinite extent Aspin or Schwab "___ a Little Tenderness" A type of decoration on pottery in which layers of slip are applied to a low relief (4-3-4) Aid to navig. An obsolete term for small hunting dogs (7) Annual event held in the first half of the 20th century on what was Queen Victoria's birthday (6,3) (and 6 Across) Jungle-dweller fearing gale somehow (5,6) Alan ___, Steve Coogan creation (9) Asian country bordering Turkey (5) A real firm gets people moving (4,5) Approach in order to attack "Assuming you have no objection . . ." Acrobatically bend over a row of sheets, pillow-cases, etc. (3-5) Astronomer ___ Hubble A loud noise from a good friend we considered to be a knight-errant (7) A male cat might bomb out Able to send back to a place of exile Although drawn into error, I'm about to use it on the snow Also worried about large and medium race Artist tries going mad about one collector's items At home, book is held back Awful bile assessed and set free An opera can begin to develop radio centre (5,4) Anglo-Latin scientist, one seeking an elixir (9) Animals stop and return money on diamonds (9) At villa to invest, some raised a small quantity (4) A painter worked outside to support mounted timber (7,4) A person who treats the sex offender (9) Absinthe flavoring Annihilate, in an arcade Al Jazeera’s base A permanent administrative office (11) A spirit travels across road and runway (8) A surplice (5) A young lady can be wrong (5) Actress known for her roles in Pitch Perfect and A Simple Favor (4,8) Address obtained from Superintendent of Police starting to examine European church (6) Adjourn in favour of scoundrel (8) Agitated traitor throwing tar in civil disturbance (4) Agrees: "Towering and is having energy" (7) Annual Apple TV+ series starring Jason Momoa Australian actor, Joel - (8) Australian comedy drama TV series, Five - (8) ___+ Alt+ Del ___ and gentleman (6) Anxious, fearful Absolutely pure gin Alec ordered (7) A small pork sausage Author Bellow Agrees to Actress Ward Ancient timepiece Another time Ancient Angry , 24 Across & 14 Down Be overambitious and do as a gourmand might do (4,3,4,4,3,3,4) A hit (anag.) Antenna A large supermarket stores soft drink A number of sailors have to accept time in slum African from really African country Alarming changes ready to overwhelm a nervous MP here? Anteater, say, in gallery at the back of garden Asked what model did Attending entertaining party, people feeling embarrassed Allude (to) A cast put out about line for launches? (9) A copy given to customer showing who is charging "A needle pulling thread" in The Sound of Music (3) A plant in the Plantago genus whose seeds have been used as a laxative (8) A sum regularly payable for insurance (7) Abundant taxis carrying groups from Centre (7) Accept something without proof