The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Bombshell divided party holding power TORPEDO
Cultured young woman broadcasting? DEBONAIR
Soil preparation before season TILLAGE
Overly big, excessively stout, even initially OBESE
Small motor's producing multiple injuries SCARS
Guardsman changing in red gear GRENADIER
Bashful about pee specimen COPY
Vegetable crop follows standard PARSNIP
Made water from useless plant? WEED
Nude crones cavorting for adults only? UNCENSORED
Haul fish back sheltered from wind LEEWARD
Metal compound incorporates mineral TALC
Beam's reportedly providing lift RAISE
Sort of information Republican stole, finally GENRE
Tasted enough in container of spread SAMPLED
Stretch of river blocked by vessels EXPANSE
Resort to guessing for clue SUGGESTION
Silence some canvasser perhaps, getting upset REPRESS
Feline selfishness increase showing class CATEGORISE
Difficult former partner behaving EXACTING
Lingerie, perhaps for parts of chest DRAWERS
Love god is angry being rejected EROS
Remove woman's dress SHIFT
Person who flogs lass, mean criminal SALESMAN
Greed, a failing gripping padre occasionally AVARICE