The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 05 07

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Moved confidently running dash, say, saving energy SASHAYED
My hands holding a pen CORRAL
Pub man defends around outskirts of Nottingham, showing who's in charge here LOCALGOVERNMENT
Red head welcoming way to become a darker colour CHESTNUT
Grand purplish colour, not soft blue GLUM
Suffer embarrassment? If Bill will, he'll become ill! LOSEFACE
Suggestion made by public figure OVERTONE
Test party drinks husband put on ice MOTHBALL
Tipping over receptacle, leave cold drink COGNAC
What team's supporter will do in seat BACKSIDE
War poet's opening words of Ode to London? OWEN
Ken from Edinburgh, say, uttered refusal KNOW
Irish comic works gain ground MILLIGAN
Instruction for players playing soccer, letting in goal CRESCENDO
Get a boost from Spooner's fish dish involving pastry TAKEHEART
Fire pair of reporters lacking aspiration ACKACK
Female ruler sought office in America and India RANI
Drivel included in more naive policy proposal GREENPAPER
Don't retire having got heavier, we hear? WAITUP
American tries as much as one wants AGOGO
China protecting border lacking civilisation PRIMAL