The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 05 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Flag introduction of Aeschylus epic work SAGA
River worry -- gallon after gallon extracted NILE
Scent a good clue for tilting knight in eastern Spain EAUDECOLOGNE
Where some Americans spin out round Malta LAUNDROMAT
Fabric firm supports turnover of 100,000 in India CALICO
Lost blood being stabbed by dagger, sadly not looking good BEDRAGGLED
Worn tile is out-of-date OLDHAT
One shoots, it's saved in Tyrolean derby OLEANDER
Smart Alec at last given prize CLEVER
A bit of butter husband put on a melon? It makes you sick PATHOGEN
Like a stinking primarily Asian bitter resin ASAFOETIDA
Internet hardware beginning to reach target area ROUTER
Grounds to intervene in upcoming raid at sunrise STADIA
Bing Crosby's first agent? CHANDLER
It helps to seal serious cuts and bruises initially SCAB
Political supporter who wouldn't dream of 'Lowering The Tone'? BLAIRITE
Cold island? It can be red hot! CHILLI