The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 07 16

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Vehicle to fondle, something that can move magically? CARPET
Big record about a person who has given up hope? FATALIST
Trick by unwanted surfer endlessly achieving dominance CONTROL
Knight presents English bishop with a set of holy books ERRANT
Policy to restrict men -- no it can't, unexpectedly CONTAINMENT
Man presenting stars with something aromatic LEONARD
Rules for conduct given quiet respect somehow PRECEPTS
A boss, frequently I'm ending with employee earlier than expected AHEADOFTIME
One mostly horrible meeting one in prison who doesn't fight? CIVILIAN
Small animal or insect imbibing fizzy drink BEASTIE
Fashionable character actually appearing INPERSON
Work involved in transporting paintings etc. in compartment CARTAGE
Funny tales etc. featured in what's seen on the box TELECAST
Number of US soldiers in retreat making an impression SIGNET
Raw note NATURAL
Offended about article giving words of derision SOTHERE
Components of clues one fits in, I'd fancy DEFINITIONS
Cloth around light forming a sort of decoration GARLAND
'A superior and thunderous character,' journalist wrote AUTHORED
Celebrate around recreation ground -- with fireworks doing this? SPARKING
Participants in democracy strove for change VOTERS
News incorporates four of these critical comments POINTS
Top worker to criticise manager ultimately SLATER
Duty of sailor if meeting head of fleet TARIFF
Hostile to profits made in heartless act AGAINST
Accusation that's made by 5 CHARGE
Witness attending examination in front of soldiers ATTESTOR
Party people about to meet hosts offering drinks REPUBLICANS