The Times - Cryptic - This puzzle, from 1960 takes the place of 26703 which is the first qualifying puzzle for The Times Crossword Championship 2017. The puzzle 26703 is available in pdf format from the Crossword Club. - April 19, 2017

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Clues Answers
"...makes it indistinct, as ____ is in ____" (Antony and Cleopatra) WATER
"Imitate his action" cried Henry V before Harfleur TIGER
"Woo't drink up ____? Eat a crocodile?' (Hamlet) EISEL
(T)horny predicament? DILEMMA
Apparently it could be cold in the inn AUBERGE
But in it the majority of players don't really! BANDSTAND
Don't leave it to the experts! LAICISE
Frequently possessed by tiger? OFTEN
Fruitful association of American women SOROSIS
Health food? TOAST
Ideal place for a police trap? COPSE
In a trifling drink I'd find no taste INSIPID
In the shape of a novel island CORALLIFORM
It's after the seed we find the birds PIPITS
Mixed drinks for Boxing Day? PUNCHES
Clues Answers
Outstanding issue touched upon by the king of Phrygia? GOLDENBOY
Plant doubly if little account comes up very well ACACIA
Prelude to a landing STAIR
Rob of old pies DESPOIL
Self-importance that comes from tidying DIGNITY
Striking example of manly spirit? IMPINGENT
They leave a tail of broken china cups CAPUCHINS
They provided entertainment for a kind of floating population SHOWBOATS
This penny means a lot PRETTY
This side for bargains in the City? CHEAP
Used in light metal industry? MAGNESIUM
Was Cupid the first successful one? DARTSPLAYER
Where to find a snob eventually? ATLAST
With which the fisherman might get the measure of some modern dancing? ROCKPERCH
Written (or spoken) by successful candidates in an examination? PASSWORDS