The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2022 08 09

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Brazilian footballer's blocking bad shot, almost desperate HOPELESS
Cleaner wary about boy CHARLADY
Dainty from food shop Charlie consumed DELICATE
Dismayed, a spook has a change of heart AGHAST
Fishy lady from Maine -- male's captivated by bust MERMAID
Guarantee Republican dismissed result ENSUE
Liberal or a Conservative's uplifting song of joy CAROL
Many capsize entering Scottish island base MULTIPLE
Mischievous sprite could make you lose your sight, virtually GOBLIN
Most basic work misspelt SIMPLEST
Nobody attending initially -- director's lowest point NADIR
One should make you better fudge DOCTOR
Private's not to win in court CLOSET
Some deny MP hugged beautiful woman NYMPH
Takes advantage of public transport (not second-class) USES
Uprising in Africa is alienating continent ASIA
Wife poorly following second drink SWILL
Yellowish green colour under tip of such rock LIMESTONE