The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2022 07 05

The Telegraph Cryptic

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Ascot's finale after flat race?	EVENT
Conservative failure getting nearer	CLOSER
Constant sex appeal in actual performance	RECITAL
In capital I encountered foreigner	ALIEN
Is able to remove odd bits from model boat	CANOE
Particular dock?	DETAIL
Problem, children?	ISSUE
Rain only half stopped -- outside river swelled	INCREASED
Religious education story very easy, initially, to replace	RELIEVE
Satisfy female poorly	FILL
Shaking rug after Charlie's moving seat	ROCKINGCHAIR
Short swim for each bird	DIPPER
Sick people's calmness reported	PATIENTS
Slippery viper, I'm holding it: simple!	PRIMITIVE
Telling niece about brainpower	INTELLIGENCE
The most appropriate time to leave ancient city	THEBES
Weapon European concealed in fight	SPEAR