The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 1728

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Clues Answers
“Crotchety” used to be an expression of contempt WASPISH
Abstainer, one calculating amount of Assam, do we hear? TEETOTALLER
An assertion from the Speaker offering approval ACCLAIM
Backlash, possibly, with regard to lawsuit REACTION
Burrowing marsupial initially waiting for start of fight WOMBAT
Clustering plant associated with Stirling, nominally MOSS
Crossword compiler, about fifty, one taking up residence SETTLER
Detest bowler, perhaps — and Essex opener! HATE
Devious woman primarily serving in village eatery EVASIVE
Dog pen Erica locks unhappily cocker spaniel
Forceful, macho types held in check VEHEMENT
Furrow Oscar found in wooded area GROOVE
Clues Answers
Give more weapons back — one thousand REARM
Go over again, bringing up horse RECAP
Instrument originally played in area near Oxford PIANO
Losing head, violently destroy marine mollusc OYSTER
Outlay keeping female swans in river EXPENSE
Painter’s instant source of information MONET
Rat, possibly, in rubbish outside study RODENT
Silent diplomacy involving Irish leader TACIT
Solution Victor dropped in Channel at Cowes? SOLVENT
Stars performing outside Brazilian port ORION
Suitable to steal APPROPRIATE
Where councillors may be, securing merger incorporation