The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 2261

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Clues Answers
A hybrid type of clue ACROSS
Being lazy is fairly easy at first LIFE
Branch is above unknown multitude of ants? ARMY
Cinnamon ultimately goes in deep-fried bananas, as already explained! predefined
Colour of a lovebird flying around olive drab
Comedian insisting acts come primarily from the heart CARDIAC
Dance is hard work HOP
Do some tremendous campaigning SCAM
Drain requires disinfectant to remove source of blockage LEACH
Endless chat about sports event DISCUS
Fancy coats and neckwear ASCOT
Father’s nose broken by end of large toy weapon PEASHOOTER
Favourite part of Cape Town PET
Clues Answers
Freshwater fish and ray circling river BREAM
Lack of activity among rebellious division with no leader INACTION
Land not cultivated in stages, we’re told STEPPES
Move the end, or remove one at the top? DETHRONE
New, albeit strange bottle of red, perhaps table wine
Place to get drinks and fun-size chocolate? MINIBAR
Plant a group of US agents to protect California ACACIA
Pond creatures requiring little rods TADPOLES
Refuse to acknowledge row about broadcast DISOWN
Smartphone software wasn’t accurate or practical APPLIED
Swindles one out of money CONS
Tear fabric with speed LACERATE
Young child eating a second slice at breakfast? TOAST