The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 06 09

crossword answers
Clue Answer
First-rate umpire prepared by start of match PREMIUM
Deputy ran about protecting fellows in deficient settlement UNDERPAYMENT
Weakling receives credit for fight SCRAP
Animal's dry and content in pen BRUTE
Defeat husband in public argument OVERTHROW
Lorikeet flying about mile? Not so far! KILOMETRE
Helper's alert when old boy goes missing SERVANT
Upwards route, right of organ RENAL
I'm hesitant to turn up tense for meal REPAST
Sailor and six-footer regularly unload for weaver TARANTULA
Talk money reflecting what worker brings to job TOOLBAG
Fine needle in container FIRKIN
Signs sheet oddly missing section in corner? INSET
Don't dismiss returning negative glance KEEPON
Spiciness of quip can upset many, ultimately PIQUANCY
Make error about hosting surly travellers PILGRIMS
Become stuck after hearing tide's high SEIZEUP
Unusual times king recalled RARE
Hail repelled by wings of drake and duck EVADE
Cut risk, we're told STEAK
Tended to eat before getting rushed CAREERED
Rest seconds beside wood SLUMBER
Celebration spread, carried across Spain JAMBOREE