The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 21

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Brute's returning all glam in acrylic trousers ANIMAL
Dictator's demand for massage KNEAD
Discharge energy following power cut PRUNE
Donor-insemination nurses wash RINSE
Estimated two taps should open box CHEST
Graduate incorporating representative colour MAGENTA
Heard about any tea dance after game NETBALL
Judge boring religious office making pub empty bar CALIBRATE
Moaned as metal end melted LAMENTED
Once more on account of a profit OVERAGAIN
Perfect motorsport backing number one in Monaco FINETUNE
Sally Army top in church revenue PATRIMONY
Segregating bar area is offensive INSULTING
Shocked seeing space in hospital department AGAPE
Small motor -- a black Beetle SCARAB
Terms of my ASBO mean I'd be better off, far away YONDER
That lot record 6 rides here? THEMEPARK
Traveller is repetitive when describing home ITINERANT
ULEZ assessed in prime locations for legal agreement LEASE
SEE 18 ACROSS MILLION
SEE 14 ACROSS MACHINE
Bored of extremely forgettable party FEDUP
Better holiday BREAK
Internet mostly capturing electronic pulse BROADBEAN
& 20 Across Perhaps Tom is inspired by Sri Lankan hero -- I'm hugely grateful THANKSA