The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 977 Crossword Answer

The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 977 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
“Eat up, girl!”	ENID
At a standstill, having nothing to debate?	MOTIONLESS
Bird from public relations embracing sweetheart	PLOVER
Boundary giving us the upper hand?	EDGE
Capital at that time invested in a Society	ATHENS
Dull poet making a comeback	DRAB
Group of soldiers in Verdun, I think	UNIT
Little creature’s sleeping-place on river	DORMOUSE
Long pin seamstress found round back of shack	SKEWER
Mark left by injury in steep rocky outcrop	SCAR
Old PM disrupts Carol, showing fury!	SPITTING
One promoting suitable ankle protector, it’s said	propagator

Clues	Answers
Parentless child frequently so pronounced by some	ORPHAN
Person illegally handling radio, say?	RECEIVER
Quiet husband holding European record is shamefaced	SHEEPISH
Quietly leaves store, touring old part of London	SOHO
Reportedly bring in large bird of prey	ERNE
Result of over-imbibing, ultimately, in royal house?	HANGOVER
Save individual on ship — a noblewoman	BARONESS
Scottish criminal taking in Welshman — and fellow Scot, perhaps?	CALEDONIAN
Surprisingly cast net, not being a competitor	CONTESTANT
Unhappy new teacher finally made an impression	WRETCHED
Woman in drivers’ association newly into flying	AVIATION
Women’s group’s hot desire	WISH