The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 02 23

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Vigour she developed after losing husband, it's dreadful GRIEVOUS
Two ways US gangster can make a hit in business OFFICE
Turn of phrase did I omit to employ? IDIOM
This writer's depresssed, downing large tincture IMBUE
Swaps round hands in dances, producing smirks LEERS
Scowl from stern expert GRIMACE
Obligation to pursue small bed for dog SCOTTIE
Mock new article upset Etihad outfit's tackling SYNTHETIC
House belonging to retired Alec Ned is erecting RESIDENCE
Gloomy medic touring department, heading off DREAR
Defend crazy fears a drug has run out SAFEGUARD
Criminal dominates Kent town MAIDSTONE
Concern about mum meeting footballers in place of young swimmers FISHFARM
Cleric is source of petty crime PARSON
Checks regularly Laura's purchasing holiday ARRESTS
Brief infatuation over comedian Kumar in Japan, maybe VARNISH
Bound to require credit, we hear TRUSSED
Become prominent initially opposing cheeky cut by broadband provider OBTRUDE
A full set's played, getting every first serve in? FAULTLESS