The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 13

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Like American leaving orient, in summary DIGEST
Socialised dressed in alarming lederhosen MINGLED
Compilers had to pen gag -- it's very poor WRETCHED
Banks of Limpopo remained lively in August LORDLY
Tender girl sent off behind institution caring for dogs POUNDSTERLING
Basically cheers up Bard's character who's a bit of an ass ATBOTTOM
HEARING TEST TRIAL
Hang around by flower shop WAITROSE
Fresh starter from tasty rotisserie TYRO
Would-be consumer of big pork pie swallowing 1 Downs when cooked WINDOWSHOPPER
I'm freezing in skins of bear and reindeer BRRR
New record over cracking intelligence puzzle NONPLUS
Chic person like Roger Federer speaking drunkenly? SWISH
Set off from posh school, getting into Escort DETONATE
Post-prandial activity in Waugh's novel on power WASHINGUP
Conservative greeting opponent, a red from Italy CHIANTI
The setter takes legal action about small problem ISSUE
Underground root primarily -- e.g. a potato TUBER
Well-off from work you picked up fast OPULENT
Glares from extremely sarcastic members of parliament SCOWLS