The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2022 12 04

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Bandage bits up STRAP
Mature response is particularly effective, initially RIPE
Crime in newspaper? THEFT
Publish bunch of lies, initially ignored ISSUE
Cream in prize vessel tipped over TOPDRAWER
Second pain, possible result of using needle? BACKSTITCH
POLISH EXPERT BUFF
Artist, name inspiring witch CHAGALL
Someone in boat, one having an argument? ROWER
Socialist dumped flier LEFTWINGER
European team very angry in America, eliminated REALMADRID
Furious scoter glad, having knocked out a warbler GOLDCREST
Forward -- is one out? STRIKER
Fine, very steep SHEER
Vacated pub into which brought different fragrant plant POTHERB
Speaker, one sending message TWEETER
Flip out, as might popped cork? HITTHEROOF
General item in biscuit tin? GARIBALDI
Song plays when dancing in company CALYPSO
Fellow student unfortunately came last, son claimed CLASSMATE
WARM DRINK CORDIAL
Classic dealings curtailed TRAD