The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 17

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