Minute Cryptic Archive

Vanessa has straightened curls and centre parting — for me that’s basic

Boundless fun awaits in lively ballroom as couples leave for dance

Dominic, shortly after Lewis rejected Ellie, confessed to Prudence

Brief glimpse of streaker, frontally tackled by halfback

Miner found quivering in the dark

Short on time, Anthony ignores directions to old shipping address

A cat's head poked into nest! Ready wings for descent!

They’re supplied by vessels traversing Bermuda Triangle

Animal from farm yard – headless chicken?

Double-shot of rum? Toss it back! Mmmm…

Theoretical mix-up? C'est la vie!

“Mister, if I were you!” shouted marshal

Lamb's clothing returned by wolf in front of goat - a sheepish exchange?

Guy extremely forgetful in recut version of ‘Memento’

Stretch opposite spring taut to avoid starter humming on and off

Elk and baby bear return to cave

Squealed excitedly, releasing ad for next book

Involved in sex activities? Bang on!

Raised resounding toast, long before dark?

Initial word from monarchy: "Troubled after the disappearance of Charles II”?

Dictator's hasty, ranting from time to time?

Party leader backtracked, opening parts of the Strait of Hormuz?

Heavy sculpture of Jesus, facing out across Brazilian city?

Ordinary guy from Istanbul dared to assassinate inaugural emperor?