The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 04 16

crossword answers
Clue Answer
TOTAL, SAY UTTER
Vet drops in on spook SPECTRE
Valid fight, hollow for musician SOUNDBOX
Trendily urban setter, misguided STREET
Wild bird is in Italian city BRINDISI
Song won't end in joy SHANTY
Secret police try to conceal doctored tapes GESTAPO
Position of US player in two garments SHORTSTOP
Lot of money assigned to musical composition FORTUNE
Incomplete sudoku surprisingly will bring praise KUDOS
In top gear, as might be an assassin? DRESSEDTOKILL
Great fiddler, unbeliever in Italy PAGANINI
Festival when consumer scoffs last of chocolates EASTER
English poet using grill? BROWNING
Beat off party OUTDO
Bear, erect STAND
Amateurish batting performance at first: strive to rein it in INEXPERT
Advertiser offering snack and regular meals? SANDWICHBOARD
Defeat almost catching people out, initially, in sport WATERPOLO
Flower shape, people inspired by little one FORGETMENOT
Hey, vodka's back: fancy double? LOOKALIKE