The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 30

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Sterilisers and cleansers, primarily -- hospital department's smells SCENTS
Studied a small river entering sea? MEASURED
Zoom calling CAREER
Seize antidote suitable to be consumed CAPTURE
Panning chapter on organised crime -- it is lacking energy CRITICISM
Novel about bear almost biting Charlie twice REBECCA
Writer wrong to avoid conclusion AMIS
Is framing prisoner's portraits ICONS
High notes played by daughter STONED
Fully developed ancient city in China MATURE
Wife taken in by brand's promise SWEAR
Draws attention to small locks STRESSES
Watched old boy work for diamonds OBSERVED
Areas in buildings male wears little jumpers? ROOMS
Adult in party lay bare REVEAL
Short comb -- tricky problem for Barber? COMPOSER
One chap maintaining drink temperature's crucial IMPORTANT
Partly regrets isolating flipping relative SISTER
Plain ugly green ties SERENGETI
Retiring soldier PRIVATE
Finish fixing motorway exits ENDING
Loads of boyfriend lessons? Only some ENDLESS
Nicer tuna at sea? Not sure UNCERTAIN
Cushion scratching head frequently OFTEN
A bird caught by sweet European, showing talent APTITUDE