The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Stretch of river blocked by vessels EXPANSE
Tasted enough in container of spread SAMPLED
Overly big, excessively stout, even initially OBESE
Small motor's producing multiple injuries SCARS
Love god is angry being rejected EROS
Lingerie, perhaps for parts of chest DRAWERS
Made water from useless plant? WEED
Metal compound incorporates mineral TALC
Nude crones cavorting for adults only? UNCENSORED
Person who flogs lass, mean criminal SALESMAN
Difficult former partner behaving EXACTING
Cultured young woman broadcasting? DEBONAIR
Resort to guessing for clue SUGGESTION
Beam's reportedly providing lift RAISE
Bashful about pee specimen COPY
Vegetable crop follows standard PARSNIP
Sort of information Republican stole, finally GENRE
Soil preparation before season TILLAGE
Haul fish back sheltered from wind LEEWARD
Silence some canvasser perhaps, getting upset REPRESS
Guardsman changing in red gear GRENADIER
Greed, a failing gripping padre occasionally AVARICE
Feline selfishness increase showing class CATEGORISE
Bombshell divided party holding power TORPEDO
Remove woman's dress SHIFT