The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2020 12 19

crossword answers
Clue Answer
PROTEST ABOUT SHORT AUDITION FOR LEADING LADY MATRIARCH
SWELL TO FORTISSIMO TOFF
FINISH WORK AND GO TO BED RETIRE
Bone discovered in Roman villa ANVIL
Sailor repeatedly sees fierce person TARTAR
Sporty student to initiate classy descent BLUEBLOOD
Born in Paris she is lovely woman BELLE
Rich cake and drink found in Gaul, mostly GATEAU
He has dog rolling big barrel HOGSHEAD
God needs a mark to locate treasure chest THORAX
Giselle perhaps takes everyone in punt BALLET
First-year student cheeky in front of staff FRESHMAN
During hostilities Democrat reveals secret INWARD
Dance venue wanting backer in circle DISC
Dame Edna supports learner making purchase LEVERAGE
Cross having endless pain in face DIAGONAL
Composer keeping time in group BATCH
Supreme soldier often up on horse PARAMOUNT
Young family makes mess LITTER
Bishop in posh car West Indian moves? LIMBO
Old girl distributed medals DAMSEL
Sheep from Ireland doctor keeps MERINO
100 yobs coming to blows CLOUTS
Bark's courageous owner sails absurdly close to shore LASSIE
Beaten Arabs lost an impressive winger ALBATROSS
Crow and lark's head covered in butter GLOAT