Welcome to the page with the answers to today's (October 16th 2021) clues of Irish News Cryptic crossword.

Below is the list of all of today's clues (a total of 25 clues). Just click on a clue to get the answer.

It's handy to count on

A number of directors at sea

If a rule is broken it means you don't win

Senior tree

A vessel we turn and turn about

Altogether they produce a mouthful

Far from pleased, I indulge in abuse

Famous old Venetian sport

A good man not well yet

I turned awkwardly, not yet having taken the test

Extent of one's education

Safe rescue is organised

Excused duty?

A case for the government

Accommodate, either way

Doesn't approve of material things?

Two letters of convenient size

Deck that is trouble to the Royal Navy

Taking ill, the odd nurse left

Tried to get well!

Large numbers of policemen hold a debt

One still too young to take certain steps

A word in one's ear from aides

Crest of a bird with part missing

Might be cold, yet good tempered

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