The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 08 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Wally distastefully pens upsetting poem IDYLL
Game writer heading off to purchase container CRIBBAGE
Large animal opposite brook POLARBEAR
Writer's novel I want TWAIN
Government plot is deviously taking in one Conservative POLITICS
Hostility from Tyson -- I am mad boxing him, at heart ANIMOSITY
Purses out, rushed to find shop SUPERSTORE
Enough lace is prepared for seat CHAISELONGUE
Demolish half of Rhodes, ancient city DESTROY
End of lockdown too soon? Virtually NEARLY
Relative picked up hot snack NOSH
Massage report's sure captivating son -- it reduces wrinkles TROUSERPRESS
Friend in European city follows daughter, mum or dad? PALINDROME
Commitment from kings and queens perhaps beginning to change direction LOYALTY
Somewhat dim or talentless human being MORTAL
MEASURE FLAG STANDARD
New lamp left off, producing hours of darkness NIGHT
Scandinavian almost admits criminal must refuse job DUSTMAN
Hate delta on eastern river DETEST