The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 11 05

The Telegraph Cryptic

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Mr Oates, flawed genius	MAESTRO
The brief line for cast	THROW
Her pilot worked out where aircraft should land	HELIPORT
Porridge in vessels, lid off	OATS
Shots fired from vessel, not well protected	ARTILLERY
Flexible masseur?	RUBBER
Treetop needing surgery, a little work	OPERETTA
Politician on road to reverse decay	DRYROT
Stick valve on top of engine	TAPE
Focus on location, fair	SPOTLIGHT
Religious official cut meat	RABBI
Drain ear after first of piercings	PLUGHOLE
Desire new shirt and trousers, primarily	THIRST
Very poor, save more?	USELESS
Obtain tinsel for decoration	ENLIST
Official language	MANDARIN
Plant in midst of minor blaze	INFERNO
Team player writing extra note about party	FOOTBALLER
Pub welcoming old pig	BOAR
Gravy: what might one dip in it?	BREAD