The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 08 17

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