The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 02 16

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Second drink follows drink SUPPORTER
Defend former partner left in drag EXPLAIN
Help when one's stuck in position ASSISTANCE
Analysis of chap facing madness COVERAGE
Dodgy hip, so rests hip replacement? PROSTHESIS
Pips best players SEEDS
Buries old doctors on hospital department ENTOMBS
Possibly dirty small talk SPATTER
Cook, large inside, getting more slender SLIMMER
Language is Queen's English ERSE
Complete havoc, anarchy or shambles initially CHAOS
Blocks forces capturing a rook PARRIES
Conscious of strife in hospital department AWARE
Quiet beer possibly source of gas SHALE
Last word from alpha males AMEN
Share applications for plants LOTUSES
Capital is strong following detailed warning BELFAST
Makes hard queen say less occasionally ANNEALS
Reportedly makes vases URNS
Joke from proletariat about Labour's leader PLEASANTRY
Endless dessert, also called foreign delicacy MOUSSAKA
A sailor turns up world map ATLAS
Excuse could be so naive EVASION
Wretched 'celebs' paid to go wild DESPICABLE
Actress's last desire to be fashionable SWISH