The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 04 15

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Swaggered around, supported by props STRUTTED
Luminary talks backwards STAR
No-nonsense tutor discontented by charm TRENCHANT
Bird switching ends in park to get such cover DRAPE
Swimmer blocked by fool getting raised pulse, perhaps LEGUME
Monitored group of swimmers infested by parasites POLICED
Maybe hook bearing a pot PAUNCH
Becoming fellow who is a member of university staff? ADONIS
Reverse defeat UNDO
Drunk duo might be talkative BIGMOUTHED
Real alien restricting figures going in opposing directions EXISTENT
Eccentric urged to interrupt boring toil DRUDGERY
Pass beam over front of sailing vessel SCAN
Servants pushing back minute joints in centre of boat AMIDSHIPS
One who made drama of medical condition, case of exaggeration IBSEN
It's surprising how some people request peace GOSH
Awkward to handle cucumber, so messy sandwiches CUMBERSOME
Recalled what dissecting knife cut: brains EGGHEAD
A Parisian sad, leaving middle of charlotte free from jam UNGUM
Spark from one new barrier after it's lifted INSTIGATE