The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2021 02 09

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Smart to trap opponent in bridge CANTILEVER
ST JOHN'S VIEW AS HE CONVERTED SECTARIAN JEHOVAHSWITNESS
Blue joke appearing first warrants severe action CRACKDOWN
Answer cry for help to protect finest building material ASBESTOS
As papal succession, so topical after Reformation APOSTOLIC
For dictator maybe canes will do! BAMBOOZLE
French said to be holding back army unit in desert as before DEMERIT
Where Cranmer for example died is in dispute ATSTAKE
Victorian craftsman releasing mass preparation for perfumier ORRIS
Surprise when mate gets round National Insurance ASTONISH
Stays and strap holding old woman securely at first REMAINS
Spiritual leader absorbed in anima mundi IMAM
Salesman halving capital returned to become top man EMPEROR
Permit Oslo or Rome to slip badly as big city METROPOLIS
One dozing having been given a smoke? KIPPER
Maidservant, perhaps middle-class, raised son to Noah AMAH
In French street Liberal appears to wield power RULE
Hormone damage when temperature dropped at home INSULIN
Girl picked up small badger HARASS
DETERMINATION COMES AFTER SECOND DRINK SWILL
Playful animal caddish chap beheaded OTTER