The Times - Cryptic - Times Cryptic No 26953

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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
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