The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2022 12 08

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Goes down drains SINKS
Smarter conversation absorbing Independent NATTIER
Resignation more certain to involve split SURRENDER
Mountaineering aid working after hole PITON
... and grins, tantalised about flash! INSTANT
Very big sign describing one's bar OSTRACISE
Occasionally itchy? Take pulse, perhaps THROB
Sad record playing, very slow DISCONSOLATE
One's pragmatic about contents containing answer REALIST
Pleasure of French comprehension DELIGHT
Command top vessel taking armada's lead CAPTAIN
Current rose alarmingly employing current revival RESURRECTION
Main event? REGATTA
Slices end of animals' organs SLIVERS
Most uninspired time on divinity exam TRITEST
Brief tramp around Italy DOSSIER
Swimming, perturb ocean swelling PROTUBERANCE
Employ former intrigue embracing single EXPLOIT
Suggest it's dull speaking about work PROPOSE
Small, small number for sugar SWEETEN
Flounder, wearily purchasing lingerie UNDERWEAR
Dodgy Reliant provides convenience LATRINE