The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 09

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Understand artist interrupting planet's festival MARDIGRAS
Former ace catching cold ONCE
Frenchman's address confusing us in Rome MONSIEUR
The sound of fun has Liberal going for Democrat progeny DAUGHTER
Accommodation producing hurtful remarks DIGS
Legally restrict container port on channel Bindover
On trial, a criminal must be reasonable RATIONAL
Seasonal treat, say, entertaining Daisy for example EASTEREGG
Doors fan confused about variable emphasis playing music SFORZANDO
Clean coat used by artist WASH
In a hurry, seeing cast following game RUSHED
Subject of story gone on vacation LIEGE
Feature supporting European supremo FOREHEAD
Commotion from ducks in hotels beginning to alarm HOOHA
Saying 'Get it and run off' UTTERING
A king must take part in optimistic prayers ROSARY
Remove traces of oil -- a better fluid OBLITERATE
Area twice invaded by unknown meadow plant AZALEA
Pub in heaven needing food? SKINNY
During vacation, wife cries HOWLS
Soldiers will cut duty and get rid of spirit EXORCISE