The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 06 15

crossword answers
Clue Answer
American politician one making excuse ALIBI
Aromatic kernel in stone cask overturned NUTMEG
Bear eating egg? That's bland BORING
Business arrangement made by letter? LEASEHOLD
Companion from Italy died in fight on isle MANFRIDAY
Complaint in frail men treated AILMENT
Composer finding perfect happiness BLISS
Contract to marry little woman includes drivel BETROTH
Corrupt senator in betrayal TREASON
DEVELOP COMPLEX ELABORATE
Exceptional clue ... SIGNAL
Fearsomely large creature in gym -- on steroids MONSTER
Fly when very young? MAGGOT
Government in spotless country house WHITEHALL
It helps in making booze when put in still YEAST
Like second coffee? Send out first new aide ASSISTANT
Meat cut served up in excellent sauce AIOLI
Modern home for Englishman in city NEWCASTLE
Pineapple class admitting topless men? GRENADE
Sound from German car wheel? AUDIO
Talk idly about King Sargon's principal informer GRASS
Tiger of course in forested region WOODS
Virginia must stop dog -- it's hard work TRAVAIL
What fan does, moved to tears? ROTATES
What secures arm in place for drawing? HOLSTER
You'll get mostly bananas in cake YULELOG
Render unconscious, packing English weapon STENGUN