The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 02 23

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Gloomy medic touring department, heading off DREAR
Defend crazy fears a drug has run out SAFEGUARD
House belonging to retired Alec Ned is erecting RESIDENCE
Mock new article upset Etihad outfit's tackling SYNTHETIC
Obligation to pursue small bed for dog SCOTTIE
Scowl from stern expert GRIMACE
Brief infatuation over comedian Kumar in Japan, maybe VARNISH
Swaps round hands in dances, producing smirks LEERS
Become prominent initially opposing cheeky cut by broadband provider OBTRUDE
A full set's played, getting every first serve in? FAULTLESS
This writer's depresssed, downing large tincture IMBUE
Turn of phrase did I omit to employ? IDIOM
Two ways US gangster can make a hit in business OFFICE
Vigour she developed after losing husband, it's dreadful GRIEVOUS
Criminal dominates Kent town MAIDSTONE
Concern about mum meeting footballers in place of young swimmers FISHFARM
Cleric is source of petty crime PARSON
Checks regularly Laura's purchasing holiday ARRESTS
Bound to require credit, we hear TRUSSED