The Guardian - Crossword Answers | 2022 07 15

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Mortar used to fill gaps between tiles GROUT
NARCISSISTIC VAIN
VERY LOUD FORTISSIMO
NEW NOVEL
Item worn on wrist BRACELET
Season traditionally running from 24 December to 6 January NOEL
Case section of canal Egypt added LOCKET
Open sweet or savoury tart FLAN
European sophistication POLISH
Excessive exploitation very nearly blocks river OVERUSE
Fit ground inside city? That's clever NIFTY
Modified an obsolete piano brought in ADAPTED
Padding over where arm's held close to body UPHOLSTERY
Sanitise lists Anglicans put outside CLEANSE
Elasticated activity from a great height BUNGEEJUMPING
STRIP PEELOFF
Trim fruits in different heaps SHIPSHAPE
Drills maybe two poles or rocks POWERTOOLS
Security device — not luck (anag) LOCKNUT
Refreshed squaddies slept outside RESTORED
THAWED UNFROZEN
Make up time lost in first class AONE
I, a mum? (anag) — savoury taste sensation UMAMI
Worry about cutting paper FRET
Japan referee lives in new hotel VARNISH
Badly sullied? ILLUSED
Architect left one instrument PIANOLA
Freestyle stroke CRAWL
Designs using fine wood particles FASHIONS
Worn out — listless tango (anag) ONITSLASTLEGS
Thumb one's nose disrespectfully COCKASNOOK
McIlroy's first club covered constant tiny distance MICRON
AMBASSADOR'S RESIDENCE EMBASSY
Make longer by pulling ELONGATE
Out — damned BLOOMING
Sanction unit in renovated art house AUTHORISE
When out of cash, workers split wrapping paper PARCHMENT
Heading across France occasionally to find grave EARNEST
Vice perhaps affected inspiring student CLAMP
Former coach's conscientious commitment DILIGENCE
CONFUSE BAFFLE