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My father passed away on the third day of April and the tenth day of the lockdown. Here's a little strand celebrating the things he loved the most in life. Each expressed as a cryptic clue. He'd have solved them pretty easily. +
For those who'd like to solve the clues, the answer is in the next tweet. So don't peek. If you aren't a crossword buff, think of this as a peek into how deliciously twisted minds work. +
I've tried to include all types of clues - anagrams, concealed words, alternate meanings, constuction by parts, removal, and (hopefully) clever associations. Enjoy.
Imperfect loo geometry can result in stormy predictions. (11)
(meteorology)

We hear it's uncertain. (7)
(weather)

Angry utterances full of clues. (9)
(crosswords)

Ian leaves MPs for his opinions and beliefs. (8)
(politics)

Mostly green, but some are anything but. (6)

(My father's favourite place. The balcony)
(plants)

A little bird that tells me what's happening. (7)
(twitter)

A filmy mix-up that gets everyone at home together. (6)
(family)

Messages for life in reading it aloud. (4)
(Gita)

For five days of entertainment, try an insect. (4,7)
(test cricket)

Reelect offie for stimulation (6,6)
(filter coffee)

Yes, said the German, bad bile can be sweet. (6)
(jalebi)

Right said Fed. (5)
(Roger)

State an opinion that travels fast. (7)
(express)

Nana, did you find the answers as easily as I thought you would?

ANTHE.
Oops , should have been (10)
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