The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 26953 Crossword Answer

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 26953 Crossword Answer

Clues	Answers
One who creates images on flags?	pavement artist
Points introduced in characteristic passage	TRANSIT
Position of G-man’s boss taking too many courses?	OVERFED
Pound for one publication: one’s opening it	IMAGIST
Powder originally applied in sympathetic support	TALC
Presumably rough adult embracing Poles	non-skid
Primate’s ring inspiring major portion of old German troops	CHIMPANZEE
Recognised monastic office picked up by listeners	KNOWN
Scandinavian lodging-place adopted by swimmers	FINNISH
Small cup doctor set aside, containing mocha primarily	DEMITASSE
That which chokes English grain	WHEAT
Travel with Parisian friend to find one in Madrid	AMIGO
Upland area with river in flood	DROWN
Warwick, maybe, famous for manufacturing rulers?	KINGMAKER
Welshman’s commercial vehicles, needing key to start	EVANS

Clues	Answers
A second set of books about head of Cheltenham racecourse	ASCOT
Bachelor digested very little, being on this?	BREADLINE
Characteristic spirit displayed in film and book	ETHOS
Eccentric Conservative with official position	CRANK
European lightweight absorbing sanctimonious maxim	EPIGRAM
Finally spend time in Suffolk port obtaining lighting accessory	DIPSWITCH
Frequent visitor slightly in the shade?	HABITUE
Give up bag, if carrying rupees and diamonds	SACRIFICE
Greek trader, man in turmoil, grower of fruit and veg	market gardener
It may convey water for cleaning stockings	HOSE
Naïve, ditching university for one? Brilliant!	INGENIOUS
Nut’s facial hair changing character at the start	PISTACHIO
Offer head fond affection	TENDERNESS
Old Frenchman’s article, say, about his wine	ANGEVIN
One commanding regiment at last, concerned with holding grand function	COTANGENT