The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 04 14

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Record former requirement prior to a test LPLATE
Fellow entertaining English is French and least likely to be generous MEANEST
Hard stuff, metal -- need somehow to clamp it DENTINE
I leap around church, stuck in a freezing place ICEBOUND
I may adore Mary and hate Gloria perversely HAGIOLATER
Like Cinders, initially awkward and reticent? ASHY
Natural place known for its water springing up NAIVE
Pal lacking a prominent feature CHIN
Port having no time to provide security ANCHOR
Contribution to service? Note donations falling short PSALM
Kingdom offering enjoyment starts to get irresponsible FUNGI
Egyptians having pronounced beautiful round figures PHARAOHS
Curse deadline arranged for being free of dangerous weapons DENUCLEARISED
Amenable and upright character engaged by factory PLIANT