The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26738 - May 30, 2017 Crossword Answer

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic 26738 - May 30, 2017 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
A corporation beyond despicable at first — fact!	DATUM
A European overshadowing British performer	ACROBAT
A police department rotter?	ACID
African city more stimulating for the epicurean?	TANGIER
Boat carrying less cargo?	LIGHTER
Boat tour without limits set off	OUTRIGGER
Chief has to lead with three articles	TOPBANANA
Destiny, crowning glory for Holy Roman Emperor	LOTHAIR
Do I start to complain when hugged by bear briefly?	SUFFICE
Does out old bearings	EXPOSES
Exact replica phone cut off, perhaps?	DEADRINGER
Fashion house's finale, dull	FADE
Fire this good behind a number of warmer houses	STENGUN
Furious loading keeps ship in rapid passage	GLISSANDO

Clues	Answers
Man United soon to control opening of game, sweeper claims	BRIDEGROOM
Marine plant ending in trouble in river, was surfacing	SEAWEED
Might steps be taken to avoid one's work?	PAVEMENTARTIST
Modify harmony that sounds a work of art in church	ALTARPIECE
Niche I try at first, suitable for design of light bulb	BAYONETFITTING
Player, one dropping to secure laced boot	FOOTBALLER
Sexual attraction beginning to evaporate with married couple	ITEM
Somewhat revered, dark collection of legends	EDDA
Tag question in potential source of irritation	INNIT
Telex VIP sent with English obscenity	EXPLETIVE
Uninspiring short film about a piano	VAPID
Vagrant embraced by massive drinker — almost touching, though not moving?	BUMPERTOBUMPER
Vegetable left too long on the barbecue, did you say?	CHARD
Win earned, synod wasted brief success	NINEDAYSWONDER