The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 27604 Crossword Answer

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 27604 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
One's inclined to associate politician with troops	RAMP
Paid player said to keep runs down	PROSTRATED
Phone fault, and what reporter might miss because of it?	DEADLINE
Popular conception of earliest times?	INFANCY
Rebellious soldier with sour expression crossing gorge	pig out
Removed from a particular post, Liberal leaves behind leader	off the pace
Reversal of number, current, current, number	EDITION
Ritual cleansing so lacking in forgiveness	ABLUTION
Scene of mayhem in part stopped by Wild West lawman	bear pit
Spooner's man contacted show again	REHANG
Taking up new positions, they lead with passion	HEATEDLY
Thin guy's alternative notes	CORD
To ponder about most of the bible is essential	must-have
Worry a great deal beforehand what driver may get into?	bucket seat

Clues	Answers
'Deviant toff' in a Latin translation	TANGENTIAL
A bridge bid, shortly admitting one's disregarding rules	ANARCHICAL
A duty in prison of the mid-17th century	CAROLEAN
Badger's regular route below summit	BROWBEAT
Colonist turned up touring state for somewhere to stay	TAVERNA
Country lover hoping all bats ultimately survive	ANGLOPHILE
Cut back troops initially on border	TRIM
Drink after drink leading to male camaraderie	team spirit
Extensive clothing made by stunted gnome	MAXI
Gallon drunk by pal, powerless from the start	all along
Hiring NE European at home with painful affliction	letting out
Journalist on island made small advances	INCHED
Measure ground, pocketing new client's key for access	USERNAME
Not demanding the Italian should go in front	FACILE