The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 09 16

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Predicament coming after record congestion LOGJAM
Chap that reinvented a new drink MANHATTAN
Obscure diet once developed by head of research RECONDITE
Writers can be terrible nags HACKS
Wind up, seeing deficit reversed in seedy club! DISSOLVE
Fiend must be upset about 5, and soaked through INFUSED
Blitz auction held outside hotel SHELL
Sauce sent up with a fine dish of rice PILAF
Article seized by rioting Crimean national AMERICAN
Instrument that measures current pollution described by new phrase SEISMOGRAPH
Bride must ignore free thank you letter from abroad BETA
Quietly speak in support of Argentinian lady and disappear EVAPORATE
Test on area of the chamber ATRIAL
Loud cries from elite on board ship SCREAMS
Nothing on brawl about two teas reportedly -- result of broken eggs? OMELETTE
Wrongly distribute millions before one's agreement MISDEAL
Briefly describes unpopular ranges OUTLINES
Energy limit applied to work procedure OPERATION
So-called oilman works under one without protection NOMINAL
Friend stifling a tear will get such responsibilities PARENTAL
Resolute Republican blocking fighter on the way up GRIM
City is unusually blunt about answer ISTANBUL
Protein supplied by doctor's patient at home CASEIN
Grooms may see horses eating mints initially COMBS
Types welcoming power games SPORTS
Amusing short story about me and dodgy cardinal FUNDAMENTAL
Bring on again, curiously providing cover INCUR
Lose one's rag before long, being facetious FLIPPANT
Supporter is interrupting scrap JOIST
Refuse and go off depressed TURNDOWN