The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 03 22

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Invent lies I've decided to keep up DEVISE
Dull answer by politician study must include DAMPEN
Boss promises to pay academic STUDIOUS
Bird about to enter trees roughly behind conifer FIRECREST
Emotional artist having retired stops playing flute TEARFUL
Barking dogs alert experienced person OLDSTAGER
In darkness one circles lake UNLIT
Chose quiet time to probe dictionary OPTED
Company uniform OUTFIT
Rock singer guzzling at intervals plain white wine RIESLING
Daughter goes on Naked Attraction DRAW
Central London area, extremely fashionable almost SOHO
Feature of Bond films somehow tagged 'really vacuous' GADGETRY
Begin eating, adding occasionally one starter from Nando's DIGIN
Maybe police trainee acted stupidly CADET
Childish supporter wears trendy hat INFANTILE
Constant advantage getting close to celebrity STEADY
London borough cannot remodel houses being erected MERTON