The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 22

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Drink starts to take effect afterwards TEA
Still short odds EVENS
Thug's initial motive for serious crime TREASON
Try to see House of Lords' member PEER
Undesirable to expose actors OUTCAST
Usually at sea? INTHEMAIN
Wading bird, black, is seen on island IBIS
Soon favourites must return for a light-hearted dance QUICKSTEP
Ring road and what may be said about small section? ORBITAL
Relaxed and uncomplicated departure EASYGOING
PUBLICATION FOR CHILDREN ISSUE
Point behind article regarding appetiser ANTIPASTO
Newspaper proprietor bringing daughter in for a drink SUNDOWNER
Male teacher is up on top of roof SIR
I start to support a married friend AMIGO
Gradually, story spread PIECEMEAL
Famous 'dame' -- part of assumed name EDNA
Cycled round giving exhibition of riding skills RODEO
Capture bear TAKE
Band her co-star confused ORCHESTRA
Angry at being collared by bore when heading off IRATE
Absurd request -- go bananas GROTESQUE
WENT ROUND IN A MINI? SKIRTED
Energetic Indian state chief GOAHEAD
Leader of little darlings working as farm labourers? LANDGIRLS
Where an ostler was taught his trade? COACHINGINN