The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2021 08 19

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Defence of jails in brig occasionally ALIBI
Dictator worked in fine company FRANCO
Foreign bowler in local match DERBY
Initially land next to snake here? LADDER
Mass of silver say, inside jar AGGREGATE
Most tedious exam takes a minute TAMEST
New quarrel perhaps for reactionary NARROW
One adores following after single party IDOLATER
Perfect rogue on cruise IMPROVE
Policemen taught to hold stick CEMENT
Professional players finally slaughtered SKILLED
Quick way to reach rock bottom? ABSEIL
Regretted being audibly obnoxious RUED
Sad tidings in a pop hit DISAPPOINTING
Shady relative keeping cool SINISTER
Squire gently embracing Queen? REGENT
Take part assuming little left over COMPLETE
Takes off cartoons STRIPS
Trip, near turning turtle TERRAPIN
Unusually solitary Queen fan? ROYALIST
Veto such as accepted by state NEGATION
NICE GUYS? MESSIEURS