Cryptic crossword walkthroughs

Stuck on a cryptic crossword and need help? Every walkthrough below shows the puzzle fully solved, clue by clue, with the definition, wordplay, and answer explained — plus hints for the tricks that catch most solvers out. Daily Times Cryptic puzzles are published in full, and Saturday Prize Puzzles appear once the competition closes so solutions stay fair. Pick a date or puzzle number below to see how each clue was solved.