The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 08 25

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Very poor head of state cornered STRAPPED
Free drink defending Queen LIBERATE
People start to drive competently DWELL
Motorway bound to include coming accident MISADVENTURE
End beating back in dodgy club ... DISSOLVE
Initially, perhaps, rabbit and talk excessively PRATE
Seaman's covering globe, perhaps in hold ABSORB
Ground sheltering soft shelled creature TERRAPIN
Protective cover's rolled up displaying fish SPRAT
Repeatedly swindle getting bird DODO
Staple food done over heart of Italy PASTA
Ladders comprising ultimately strong steps RUNGS
Blunder beginning to ruin boss GAFFER
Notable fear oddly facing tailless rodent FAMOUS
Cleaning put off refined man DETERGENT
Multiple choice concealing answer ECHO
Miss appointed number one in French Department MADEMOISELLE
Notorious inmate absconded inside empty fort FLAGRANT
CAPITAL OF INDIA? RUPEE
Little obligation to support second love SWEETIE
Wet toilet creates conflict WATERLOO
Headmaster necessitates clutching behind ASTERN
Window, for instance, held by putty? CASEMENT