The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2020 05 05

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Great work lost, dream in tatters OLDMASTER
I mess about when lapsed Puritan ABSTEMIOUS
Get skirts matching, like some sleeves? BATWING
Stole perhaps from gangster, one going missing SCARF
Disinclination to act in monarch tribal, oddly INERTIA
Stone boulder apparently fairly close, every second counting OPAL
Fragile weakling, initially, looking game WISPY
Opener cross after deadlock DRAWBRIDGE
Reverse on coins showing primate SILVERBACK
Criticise achievement of card player SLAM
Vehicle conks out in top gear CARDIES
Labour target in jeopardy, high up HYDRA
A number climbing in fell, determined DIAGNOSED
R. L. Stevenson, say, put on a course ASCOT
Ten or so forms in biochemical compound SEROTONIN
Scottish chemist in action after idea uncovered? DEWAR
Teacher on staff in ancient kingdom MACEDON
Something created in pint-sized drink MARTINI
A giant among poets? LONGFELLOW
Apple in a tree shaken about EATER
Reporter's journey planned, misery TORMENT
LAST OF ALL IN SOAP OPERA, GUN FIRED: DIVA SHOOTS LOVER? PANDA
Study on youth recalled damage to reputation SCANDAL
Scandinavian king knocked over by worker, cross BEEFALO
With a will, sample polished off TESTATE
Cheat, in error, playing for cash BUSKING
Key in style TYPE
Juliet finally in mood for Romeo? TEMPTER
Might this be going to this setter's head? Nonsense! MYHAT
Needing a lift, book taxi for threesome in pack BACKROW
Mover put nuts on wheels LOCOMOTOR
Opening, not closing* STAR