The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Stretch of river blocked by vessels EXPANSE
Lingerie, perhaps for parts of chest DRAWERS
Overly big, excessively stout, even initially OBESE
Bombshell divided party holding power TORPEDO
Small motor's producing multiple injuries SCARS
Beam's reportedly providing lift RAISE
Metal compound incorporates mineral TALC
Tasted enough in container of spread SAMPLED
Haul fish back sheltered from wind LEEWARD
Sort of information Republican stole, finally GENRE
Love god is angry being rejected EROS
Bashful about pee specimen COPY
Made water from useless plant? WEED
Nude crones cavorting for adults only? UNCENSORED
Vegetable crop follows standard PARSNIP
Remove woman's dress SHIFT
Person who flogs lass, mean criminal SALESMAN
Greed, a failing gripping padre occasionally AVARICE
Soil preparation before season TILLAGE
Guardsman changing in red gear GRENADIER
Cultured young woman broadcasting? DEBONAIR
Feline selfishness increase showing class CATEGORISE
Difficult former partner behaving EXACTING
Silence some canvasser perhaps, getting upset REPRESS
Resort to guessing for clue SUGGESTION