The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 07 14

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Root taking part in mixed doubles EDDO
Supreme pimp exposed American in danger IMPERIAL
Tropical fruit puds PAWPAW
Reject metal wrapper used in Japanese eatery NORI
Policemen supporting China's changing appearance DISFORMING
One taking orders put on a show CURATE
New designer loaded paint remover into shed REVAMPER
Merchant Seaman, say, pursuing quiet work SHOPKEEPER
Hosts premiere of movie surrounded by stars ARMIES
Good man, very tired, hugging old mater? STALLION
Flash barge for city on river MOSCOW
Do talk on radio? This could be fine COGNAC
Dictator's use of unlawful force out ... ELICIT
Banker's not entirely penniless NILE
At last, action stations! WATERLOO
Astonished second in command went to capture Marshal OPENEYED
7 for 1 SOLO
... was banished to former French island and died EXILED
Top horse failing to finish in races TSHIRT
'Retro' plate way off mark initially for Blair's book ANIMALFARM
Maybe King willing one such as Napoleon ... CARDGAME
Minimal weight of octogenarian strippeuse? NANOGRAM
Yellow-flowering shrub? Royal couple look skywards! KERRIA