The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26475 - July 27, 2016 Crossword Answer

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26475 - July 27, 2016 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
A sermon after mass by priest calling for improvement	AMELIORATION
Alarm, say, left out? It might wake you in the morning	COCK
Before work, drink a cuppa and encourage disheartened member of school staff	SUPPLYTEACHER
Bet linesman has missed header	ANTE
Clever, serving a short dram with vermouth	ADROIT
Communist made advances no end, getting elected	LENIN
Concerns on radio at last, with up-to-the-minute news coming in	RELATESTO
Creature not entirely fleet, badly needing oxygen	ARMADILLO
Diplomat given a voice when seized by fanatical soldiers	AMBASSADOR
Dwelling can be refurbished now he's out	TOWNHOUSE
Expected before noon, an upstanding governess	DUENNA
Female has splurged on toilet cleaners	LOOFAHS
Floppy-haired chap — he's installed in second home	MOPHEAD
Good books with subjects wise fellow understood	GOTTHEMESSAGE

Clues	Answers
Had horse running across middle part of Aintree: hardly any distance	SHORTHEAD
Holiday accommodation in Funchal etc	CHALET
Is university stopping lecturer creating dissension?	DISUNION
Lady held up present mother's wrapped	WOMAN
One hit recalled Czech musician	MARTINU
One with coat pulled up over single item of underwear	CAMISOLE
Popular spot occupied by rogue is unsafe	INSECURE
Relevant words on signpost near promontory?	TOTHEPOINT
Rubbish conceals hideout ... for this creature?	RODENT
Staff argue regularly and run for supervisor	MANAGER
State's waterway letting a large amount through	CANTONAL
Twice the collar frayed — strong fabric arrives	LEATHERCLOTH
Underground bosses moving east	HADES
West safeguarding navy in battle	MARNE