The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2017 11 29

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Ancient character describes current story's setting MILIEU
METALWORKERS SEEN HERE, LACKING ENERGY AND OLD, GIVE UP FORGO
BROAD-MINDED PERSON WITH CRAVING FOR LIONS, TIGERS ETC? CATHOLIC
Timekeeper in corner absorbing game upset girl HOURGLASS
Key single by jazzy duet getting high position ALTITUDE
ASSISTANT LIFTED UP SKIMMED LOG WHERE WORKERS GATHER APIARY
MAN'S EMPLOYED BY GROUP OF STARS, BEING A TREASURY OF KNOWLEDGE THESAURUS
WITNESS GENTS PERHAPS WITH GRAND IN GAMBLING CITY, MAKING COMEBACK ONLOOKER
Forgetful type possibly delivering in bar SCATTERBRAIN
Gentleman brought round oil, essential for dish RISOTTO
Give ground when framing final character sketch VIGNETTE
Land, having hoofed one back, edible shellfish WINKLE
Literary device from this author bringing sign of amusement all round SIMILE
Switching parts, entered bar INGOT
Insects break forth inside while somewhere in Australia ALICESPRINGS
Whistler kept in bank that's robbed? BEREFT
Whole hip pinned, reportedly INTACT
JASMINE MAY OCCUPY THIS RIVER PROBING MAMMAL'S CHARACTERISTIC TEAPOT
Wise to restrain cleric endlessly broadcasting profanity SACRILEGE
Heading west, note actor Jack visiting famous monument TAJMAHAL
Grass in springtime's picked up MAIZE
Formal leave of absence down under once EXEAT
Encircle US president midway through Dallas. Sound familiar? RINGABELL
Charged in error for lodge away from campus LIVEOUT
After retirement, regret regular spells of weekday bingo? EUREKA
Utterly calm Parisian who takes exam online? QUIETEST
Mark, loveless dandy, wearing clothing accessory SCARFPIN
Marion's content outside training horse said to make rhythmical jumps? ARPEGGIO