The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 13

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Banks of Limpopo remained lively in August LORDLY
Basically cheers up Bard's character who's a bit of an ass ATBOTTOM
New record over cracking intelligence puzzle NONPLUS
I'm freezing in skins of bear and reindeer BRRR
Conservative greeting opponent, a red from Italy CHIANTI
The setter takes legal action about small problem ISSUE
Like American leaving orient, in summary DIGEST
Compilers had to pen gag -- it's very poor WRETCHED
Socialised dressed in alarming lederhosen MINGLED
Fresh starter from tasty rotisserie TYRO
HEARING TEST TRIAL
Well-off from work you picked up fast OPULENT
Underground root primarily -- e.g. a potato TUBER
Hang around by flower shop WAITROSE
Would-be consumer of big pork pie swallowing 1 Downs when cooked WINDOWSHOPPER
Tender girl sent off behind institution caring for dogs POUNDSTERLING
Glares from extremely sarcastic members of parliament SCOWLS
Set off from posh school, getting into Escort DETONATE
Chic person like Roger Federer speaking drunkenly? SWISH
Post-prandial activity in Waugh's novel on power WASHINGUP