The Times - Cryptic - Times Quick Cryptic No 2561

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Clues Answers
A couple of animals shot for host, say ANAGRAM
A great American author or two TWAIN
A journey across river for legendary vessel ARGO
Advocating for Mahler's first for concert PROM
Attempt to improve some wine circle REDO
Bishop, for one, whose position is determined by rank and file CHESSMAN
Composer discernible in subtle harmonies LEHAR
Distort shared lines for aggressive marketing hard sell
East European's craziness depicted in series RUMANIAN
Fellow holding me back is evil genius DEMON
Frank, Charlie and I would CANDID
GBS and RLS, for example men of letters
Clues Answers
Going to be published before spring OUTBOUND
Its players are a shade lighter than their traditional opponents CAMBRIDGE
Kind of letter that’s written to be financially obstructive block capital
Look left on plane for its destination AIRPORT
Neanderthal starting on all fours OAF
Philanthropist’s name inscribed in entrance DONOR
Players, guided, moved two men defensively CASTLED
Severely criticise Peter in theatre PAN
Slowly move young woman back, straggler LAGGARD
Small and convenient mixed drink SHANDY
Test in Oval with area separating sides ORAL
What seasonally encourages a romantic understanding? MISTLETOE