The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 02 16

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