The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2022 10 20

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Staunch supporter of extremely shady organisation SYSTEM
Greek character visits second gravestone, possibly MONUMENT
Abuse left for one during current legal action INSULT
Fellow is working for disreputable types LOWLIFES
Tripe small number in Essex noshed regularly NONSENSE
Traipses around externally impressive food shop PATISSERIE
Took over from daughter behind console RELIEVED
PM over in Irish county MAYO
Rum, maybe from Italy, son left half-finished ISLE
Caught golfer making embarrassing error CLANGER
Play and series of books attracting magazine OTHELLO
Dicky wearing black tuxedo composed love letter BILLETDOUX
Signs of fear perhaps as some pubs go bust GOOSEBUMPS
Travelling a lot is origin of extended quarantine ISOLATE
Skill of primarily kind old doctor in Cumbrian area KNOWHOW
Airline service cross about supposedly unmissable target? BARNDOOR
Correspondence, some enclosing a journal ANALOGY
Excuse company essentially about mobile phone message PRETEXT
Little old man retired, lacking in desire PETITE
Got a load of fish, we're told EYED
Ultimate plan I'm reticent somewhat to take up TERMINAL
Approaching leader in race, draw level TIER
What fencers may use for protection? CREOSOTE
Prime student to limit pressure before American exam ELEVENPLUS
Respectful First Lady has tear succeeding Republican REVERENT
Understands it's stated patient individual requires cosmetic surgery NOSEJOB
City Spice Girl barely missed MELBOURNE
Cook recipe accessed by upper-class gourmet EPICURE