The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2020 02 20

crossword answers
Clue Answer
... diplomat not wanted as Republican in Pentagon, NASA or otherwise PERSONANONGRATA
At heart Eleanor thinks: 'Significant point' NORTH
Don once again put right REDRESS
IT'S A SOUND MANOEUVRE IF IN STORM AT SEA, STOWING SAILS AT THE EARLIEST STRAITOFMESSINA
WATER COLOUR AQUA
Malodour within old English instrument OBOE
Machinist joining this business involved in organic chemistry GROCERY
Maybe Beowulf's a delight, upon reflection? SAGA
Nick's typist possibly sitting on terrace TEMPTER
LIFT THE MAN BY FEET HEFT
This player -- EastEnders' Outhwaite -- is captivating SOUTH
Trial arranged within following year is failing FRAILTY
Plonker! That chap'd get carpeted! CLOTHED
Steel left after split with Jenny CUTLASS
Wants losses to cover end of year DEARTHS
Supportive plays Neddy put on Irish stage totally slated initially ASSISTS
With backbone mostly fixed, queen's in good health for game CHINESECHEQUERS
Twin powers in charge here, properly including work with oxygen DUOPOLY
SHEDS UNPRODUCTIVE TOOLS REGULARLY ... LEANTOS
THUS SEE A MODERATE ... EASEOFF
AGENT VIRTUALLY UPENDED INTO PLANT IRIS
US DIPLOMATIC AGENCY ATTEMPTS A TENDER ILLEGITIMATELY STATEDEPARTMENT
DIRECTION OF EVITA SOMEWHAT PERIPHERAL THROUGHOUT EAST
SAMUEL'S HEADING INTO THE RAIN -- TO FIND TIMOTHY, SAY? WEST
... TO MAINTAIN SHELL PROTECTING CORE OF MACHINERY CLAIM
Greatly enjoying song and dance band ADORING
GROWTH IN EFFORT TO BECOME WELL-TANNED? SWARTHY
LYRIC -- WORKING THEATRE? ODEON
Winger's row with The Bhoys' left half TIERCEL
Chambers errs about 'utility' SINUSES
Cop on trail of ecstasy drew blank EMPTIED
Daffy coming from the deep to bowl over STUN