| The Times – Cryptic – Times Quick Cryptic No 2423 | |
| Clues | Answers |
| A labyrinth briefly seen on river | AMAZON |
| Aides set out for part of Manhattan | east side |
| Alpine dancing from a mountainous country | NEPALI |
| Arabian spirit losing one part of inheritance? | GENE |
| Briefly outspoken during fuss to get fruit | AVOCADO |
| Collect a male donkey | AMASS |
| Delicate material covering top of nuclear weapon | LANCE |
| Fantastic to croon about TV show | SMASHING |
| Give a speech in class after two, finally | ORATE |
| Good job it’s thoroughly cooked! | well done |
| Half-hearted meal? It’s wonderful! | SUPER |
| Island with a fee | ATOLL |
| Lass arranged a dance | SALSA |
| Man, say, is extremely large | ISLE |
| Mother going inside to sell axe | TOMAHAWK |
| Nerd from southern Europe runs away | GEEK |
| One scavenging some filthy enamel | HYENA |
| Pick out road material to acquire | TARGET |
| Plant covering bottom of flower on a swamp | MORASS |
| Probe fashionable expedition | INQUEST |
| Reconstruct Iceland’s worst fortress | windsor castle |
| Reptile to closely watch woman on a road | monitor lizard |
| Sharp objects — require a smaller amount mostly | NEEDLES |
| Stimulate a furtive look, we gather | PIQUE |
| Story to follow on the radio | TALE |
| Wet weather beginning to move on shortly | MONSOON |
