The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 04

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Nearly time for evening NIGHT
Heroic nobleman imprisoned in iron ship FEARLESS
One incites outrage occasionally covering Queen URGER
Principal character from Aesop? ALPHA
Rate head of state after goofs ASSESS
Selfish fan reined in a cost INCONSIDERATE
Supporters support drowning in drinks APOSTLES
Wound dressing around injured fibrous tissue LIGAMENT
Young man and mum swear SHAVER
Fellow absorbing adult writer TWAIN
New lord and almost turned squire LANDOWNER
Empty pub about now's opening BARREN
Possibly purchases gifts, finally limping SHOPPING
Declaration of marriage following admirer IDOLATER
Coppers on alert arresting individual PERSONAL
Butchers laugh terribly about butchery SLAUGHTER
Abandons Democrat over irritations DITCHES
Tireless debating if ale is drunk INDEFATIGABLE
A party, lot making love ADORATION