The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 04 16

crossword answers
Clue Answer
In top gear, as might be an assassin? DRESSEDTOKILL
English poet using grill? BROWNING
Hey, vodka's back: fancy double? LOOKALIKE
Song won't end in joy SHANTY
Defeat almost catching people out, initially, in sport WATERPOLO
Trendily urban setter, misguided STREET
Wild bird is in Italian city BRINDISI
Flower shape, people inspired by little one FORGETMENOT
Vet drops in on spook SPECTRE
Valid fight, hollow for musician SOUNDBOX
TOTAL, SAY UTTER
Great fiddler, unbeliever in Italy PAGANINI
Amateurish batting performance at first: strive to rein it in INEXPERT
Lot of money assigned to musical composition FORTUNE
Secret police try to conceal doctored tapes GESTAPO
Beat off party OUTDO
Bear, erect STAND
Position of US player in two garments SHORTSTOP
Festival when consumer scoffs last of chocolates EASTER
Advertiser offering snack and regular meals? SANDWICHBOARD
Incomplete sudoku surprisingly will bring praise KUDOS