Cryptic #20

by Jim Sherman

       
         
       
         
       
           
         
       
       
         
           
         
         
           
           
                                             

A.   Man to restrict procreation (10)

B.   Sparkling effects never developed (12)

C.   Tea`s tedious after the start (6)

D.   Gorbachev? (7)

E.   Find a method to escape (7)

F.   Growth of passion turning into bewilderment after
unromantic start (9)

G.   Cause resentment but not on purpose (6)

H.   Lay down a short road through grass (6)

I.   Competitions involving iron discs (6)

J.   Rejoice in recalling sumptuous time (5)

K.   Marine turtle, e.g. (11)

L.   Always set somehow if nothing else (9)

M.   As thunderous noises fade out, ending died out (9)

N.   Some theology giant of obscure antiquity (7)

O.   Sounding tired with two days off? (7)

P.   Mexicans haunt L.A. something awful (7)

Q.   In preference to advisors free from all traces of
deceit (10)

R.   Make ill at ease, terribly so, over a bit of unpleasantness
after noon (8)

S.   Tarot card`s popular coup de grĂ¢ce (5,4)

T.   Easy Cold War spoof? (3,3,5)

U.   Cold faucet often in a mess (14)

V.   Herald: "French head around the rear to join resistance"
(9)

W.   Arrival constantly changing (6)

X.   Common nylon or a plastic (8)

Y.   Puts up with fiery criticism (7)

Z.   A, e.g., is thus an ancient murderer (9)

AA.   Disreputable fliers seek compliments in a sly way (7)

AB.   Rail invoice needs weight to be unlimited (7)

AC.   Warehouse site`s transport to secure union member
(8,4)

AD.   Extra calculator, perhaps? (12)

AE.   Despite the odds, indiscreetly disclosing a delicate
point (6)

AF.   Fanning information about knockout (6)

AG.   Figure of speech from stories about a small child (7)

AH.   River circles around state (4)

AI.   Neil had a confused boss (8)

AJ.   Damned lawyer ejected (6)

AK.   Popeye`s love is sloppy, oily love (5,3)

AL.   Inquisitive? Yes, on reconsideration (5)