The Guardian - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 10

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Rough area fearless one's turned into ABRASIVE
Getting straight, preparing for formal dinner? DRESSING
BITTER TASTING ACIDIC
Taken for a ride, not cold but warm HEATED
SINGLE DIGIT FINGER
CUSTOM HABIT
Act of armed robbery STICKUP
Imogen is shown to be better IMPROVED
Old-time ballroom dance — wet tops (anag) TWOSTEP
Entrance to Heaven? PEARLYGATES
Geneticist in fix given unlimited help MENDEL
Terrific ad broadcast for The First Murder? FRATRICIDE
THAT WAS PAINFUL! OUCH
Person in charge removing a feeder guarded by dog MANGER
Song of devotion, loyalty or praise ANTHEM
Boxer's final punch receiving rating for boisterous horseplay KNOCKABOUT
Citadel in ancient Greek towns ACROPOLIS
One wrecks vehicle, knocking boy over VANDAL
Board and 32 pieces needed to play a game requiring strategic skill CHESSSET
Encouragement to opera singer, who bared all GODIVA
No longer give satisfaction as closed half a year CLOY
Made use of a Microsoft voice, video and messaging app SKYPED
4 down feature hanging behind head PONYTAIL
Reading glasses (abbr) SPECS
Reviews an old book JUDGES
Mistake in legend is annoying NEEDLING
Crooner, say SINGER
Novelist making a point? FIELDING
Dangerous and/or frightening HAIRY
French composer's short peaceful interval LULL
Blasted — repaired by sewing DARNED
Shade of crimson — name tag (anag) MAGENTA
Attain a desired goal SUCCEED
Recognised being upset in crash: reversed around it UNDISPUTED
Reptile like a tortoise TURTLE
No cheating, getting place for wife in part of course FAIRPLAY
Practical economics: time taken over one paper, about an hour THRIFT
Even in extremes showing ability to survive is to be admired ENVIABLE