The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 15

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Highly rated opponents abounded ESTEEMED
Hopelessness of French prince's autobiography reported DESPAIR
Stylish creature finally leaving for pub ELEGANT
Time close for Spooner's lowest point NADIR
Typical salesperson REPRESENTATIVE
Copy current technology found in China IMITATE
Building houses? He demolished houses SHED
Trees, always small, covering part of golf course EVERGREENS
A pair point out ghost APPARITION
Guy, so stern, upset children YOUNGSTERS
Guaranteed to keep stake ANTE
Long story about end of marriage YEARN
People keeping dry sat in bars working, drinking last of coffee ABSTAINERS
Right to block deal in new country IRELAND
Erudite student made money LEARNED
Birds close to shore first to approach city SWANSEA
Side of fresh meat TEAM
SEE 1 ACROSS BIRTHDAY
Move most of funds BUDGE
Dramatist's occasionally mean after unpleasant complaint IBSEN
Only about five work out SOLVE