The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 07 16

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Number of US soldiers in retreat making an impression SIGNET
Cloth around light forming a sort of decoration GARLAND
Fashionable character actually appearing INPERSON
Small animal or insect imbibing fizzy drink BEASTIE
Funny tales etc. featured in what's seen on the box TELECAST
Work involved in transporting paintings etc. in compartment CARTAGE
Offended about article giving words of derision SOTHERE
Components of clues one fits in, I'd fancy DEFINITIONS
Raw note NATURAL
Man presenting stars with something aromatic LEONARD
Knight presents English bishop with a set of holy books ERRANT
Trick by unwanted surfer endlessly achieving dominance CONTROL
Big record about a person who has given up hope? FATALIST
Rules for conduct given quiet respect somehow PRECEPTS
Vehicle to fondle, something that can move magically? CARPET
Witness attending examination in front of soldiers ATTESTOR
Party people about to meet hosts offering drinks REPUBLICANS
Accusation that's made by 5 CHARGE
Hostile to profits made in heartless act AGAINST
Top worker to criticise manager ultimately SLATER
News incorporates four of these critical comments POINTS
Duty of sailor if meeting head of fleet TARIFF
Participants in democracy strove for change VOTERS
Celebrate around recreation ground -- with fireworks doing this? SPARKING
'A superior and thunderous character,' journalist wrote AUTHORED
A boss, frequently I'm ending with employee earlier than expected AHEADOFTIME
Policy to restrict men -- no it can't, unexpectedly CONTAINMENT
One mostly horrible meeting one in prison who doesn't fight? CIVILIAN