The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 05 23

crossword answers
Clue Answer
English team replacing head of operation in urgent situation EXIGENCY
Microscopic organisms in great number on board PLANKTON
Throw into confusion energy estimates, essentially, over British fuel EMBROIL
Two disheartened partners consuming round red fruit TOMATOES
Discourse centred at heart on old Shetland viol TONGUE
In part vaccinate to upset characteristic of tonic muscle spasms TETANIC
Lacking grand kept firm hold on rent RIPPED
Look into hospital careers, but not orderly RESEARCH
An emigree confused in outlandish assortment of people MENAGERIE
Ruling supporting power is full of meaning PREGNANT
Select refined and occasionally complex instrument TELESCOPE
Son misguidedly admires Pops? SIDEARMS
Carry out, removing four from administrative body EXECUTE
Be set back by old crooner in decline EBBING
Defeated second team gutlessly expelled SCREWED
Annoyance among committee of adjudicators INJURY
Country bird hiding in wrecked boat BOTSWANA
Contrary to inclination, say, not in favour of malt AGAINSTTHEGRAIN
Came alive, impressed about adult range of knowledge AWAKENED
American piano tested and commended APPROVED