The Times - Cryptic - February 7 2020 Crossword Puzzle Solutions

The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 27581
Clues	Answers
A single trite quotation, under plain cover, all Jane’s Sir Walter would read?	BARONETAGE
A speculative kick?	PUNT
Analysed lung, damaged many years ago	auld lang syne
As far as one can see, account is on the level	HORIZONTALLY
At war camp, little child that grows up	STALAGMITE
British tolerated corrupt game	BATTLEDORE
Cook welcomes a brawl	FRAY
Criminal foe will, when going wild	low-life
Drink fuddled old boy, joining wrong army	bloody mary
Employment system brought an end to trading	closed shop
Fine writing, if short; some makes the long list	LITANY
Frustrating crossing a river? In no hurry	TARRYING
Gentle persuasion something that’s comfortable for prisoner in hearing?	soft sell
Managed to get into party, but accepted second-best	made do
Massage a digit, mostly in irregular rhythm	RUBATO
Maybe wolf this popular, a pet	hot dog
Morning rush hour perhaps not a matter for debate	early day motion
One spouted, always inhibiting wife	EWER
One visiting woman's eldest son perhaps	HEIR
Open to fraud, ruin some textual analysis	DECONSTRUCTION
Poor country deserted by last fellow	INDIGENT
Pull a vehicle back in races against time	ATTRACT
Small dog’s large slice of cake	SLAB
Still sound irritated by attempt	SNAPSHOT
Sundew and red rose rat’s eaten away	DROSERA
Tears boldly at first into emergency!	SOBS
Throw off course, breaking rule that’s applied to cycles	DERAILLEUR
Warning to bring gold forward: there will be lots here	AUCTION
The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 1544
Clues	Answers
Animal that jumps in river with two ducks	ROO
Can't do without Geordie news bosses?	NEEDS
Crook from north in sack	BEND
Deal with fishing gear	TACKLE
Dry run cancelled __ help!	AID
Emphasis rude censor modified	UNDERSCORE
Exquisite having been cooked lightly	RARE
Fast U-boat bags slow ship	TUB
Fresh letters in support	TRESTLE
Game casserole almost ruined	LACROSSE
Indian cooking style needs extra American port	BALTIMORE
Iranians at last in American airspace	SINUS
Letter to Greeks __ about time __ becomes disgrace	STIGMA
Mild Liberal embraced by setter?	CLEMENT
Peg out to follow rotter, golfer’s attendant	CADDIE
Performer one at rest moved around	ARTISTE
Puzzle about public transport	REBUS
Republican is greeting Hindu sage	RISHI
Ridicule pool man swimming	LAMPOON
Scapegoat retaining such personal pride	EGO
Scot cleaned out in tightest financial investigation	means test
Stolen trophy and dish	HOTPOT
Suppress line in novel	STRANGLE
Tortured person first to divulge answer	RESPOND
Turn to hold mug and a tumbler	ACROBAT
What could follow quake adapted for a sketch	AFTERSHOCK