Here are the answers to Irish Times (Crosaire) Crossword puzzles Wednesday June 21 2017.

Disturbed NATO in African country with series of movements – SONATA
Do battle with The Tea Party – BUNFIGHT

Element missing from emplacement for the tents – CAMP
Film is sharp and cutting with a point – it’s Lethal Weapon with that extra spring to it – FLICKKNIFE
Finish off light fluffy dessert alternative to Greek dinner – MOUSSAKA
Functions in Cairo – not in Costa Rica? – ACTS
Give out to fool upsetting soldier at centre of panic – ASSIGN
High-flyers overseas find international racing drivers can be useful for a bit of weaving – RAFFIA
Home for liberal cleric goes half the way around? – SEMICIRCLE
In bed with the missus says a lot about close shaves – NEARMISSES
Last of the Christmas meat is anything but the real McCoy – SHAM
Little Richard loses head in attempt that’s artful – TRICKY
Matt leaves flatmate one of those on 21 down – LEAF

Moisture uncovered in Amsterdam palace – DAMP
No harems organised by one of those looking after Arabians – HORSEMAN
Noble finishing line in addition to letter? – LANDLORD
Novice in tense playing huddle – NESTLE
Oh boy, all wrestling is the epitome of hype – BALLYHOO
Penny passed on awful flu to dishy sort, of course – PLATEFUL
Pepper’s ghost, for instance, to the viewers is not at all it seems – OPTICALILLUSION
Playing Ludo can be rowdy – LOUD
Staff officers finally getting credit – STICK
Strange allure of Hardy’s partner – LAUREL
The cheek to support gossip from the start – TALKBACK
The moon can be seen from the top of the house – SKYLIGHT
Treasure a derogatory extract? That’s one for the books! – READER
Type of haircut for one of those in court regularly – TENNISBALL
Types of meze and tapas ordered for starters with fruit – TOMATO