The Telegraph Cryptic - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 26

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Brief suggestion by retired police officer for swimmer DOLPHIN
Unproductive time over for group of soldiers TROOP
Counter leader of opposition party DISCO
Butterfly book, margin having rough notes BRIMSTONE
Belgian city described by Edinburgh entrepreneur GHENT
Obscure phenomenon exciting astronomers? ECLIPSE
Start working, returning extra suits chap oddly selected ACTUATE
Overhaul not to be considered before March OUTPACE
Tackling debt lord is occasionally offensive ODIOUS
Comparatively muscular male joins row over female HEFTIER
Gripped object stupid European will break ENGROSSED
Large jar picked up GREAT
Judgement of one lacking in awareness SENTENCE
Mocking adult wearing cords in rambles SARDONIC
Close-fitting sweaters left individual covered in marks on skin POLONECKS
Review of international nursing home brings alarm PANIC
Each journalist concealing scandal initially relieved EASED
Secured renewable energy supplier reportedly TIED
Cutting speed unusually learner driver, American, went by ELAPSED
Empty tin into large vessel VACANT
Points Frank detailed HONES
Supporting number Sue felt wrong for musical instrument NOSEFLUTE
Frequent trouble HAUNT
Cricket ground is sad Ben got out EDGBASTON