The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 09

crossword answers
Clue Answer
One splitting bananas daily MAID
Religious ritual is arranged, papa's admitted SPIRITUAL
Acquires knowledge of minute flowers MASTERS
Witchcraft contemptible outside church SORCERY
Carpenter initially discovering no new gap in wood CLEARING
Agitatedly press one for answer RESPONSE
Regrets penning last of chain letters RUNES
Unattended criminal on edge, to an extent ALONE
Skilful editor supporting story, not disheartened TALENTED
Christian apostle from university in China PAUL
Watch article generating rage SEETHE
Model poses for right university worker PROFESSOR
Maybe Danish dad's on trial PASTRY
Difficult keeping old, small squirrels away HOARDS
Trouble after hospital department's demand ENTAIL
Fruit bowl bird abandons completely PLUMB
Finish off ale in time, for a change ELIMINATE
Think about a bully oddly a lot CONSIDERABLY
Large gut's wobbling, losing a fight STRUGGLE
Tantrum from tense European politician her husband ignored TEMPER
Rancour regularly following Tory leader GOVERNOR
Change dress SHIFT