The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 05 12

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Instinctive to accept one criminal's ultimate responsibility GUILT
Big shot taking last of paper in back yard toilet PRIVY
Stop short by lady, backtracking intently LIKEMAD
Hidden state is behind source of confusion in US state LATENCY
Holding teacher's latest school punishment, allowing daughter out RETENTION
Liner incomplete, needing a queen's name TITANIA
Italy discouraging adopting old form of expression IDIOM
Think a lot of ditching soldiers and airman, hosting large display SPECTACLE
Bet swapping bridge partner will make you keen EAGER
Time for winner to receive new wine? CHAMPAGNE
Lack indication of early New England winter? SHORTFALL
Particular person reduced safeguard, leading to awkward situation FUSSPOT
Mediterranean port provided answer after show of surprise HAIFA
Devilish women mostly besetting male? Give in SUCCUMB
Superficial American backing France in competition SURFACE
Fine time to promote energy, making a stink FETID
Grandiose failure receiving a significant portion of blame BOMBASTIC
Singular revolutionary group almost capturing mountain in component of operation SCALPEL
Meet distractedly during hard work for a sugar boost? SWEETMEAT
Pledged to a place (not America) TOASTED
Drug dealer ignoring first court official USHER
Get to dispute losing book REACH