The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 04 15

crossword answers
Clue Answer
No-nonsense tutor discontented by charm TRENCHANT
Monitored group of swimmers infested by parasites POLICED
Real alien restricting figures going in opposing directions EXISTENT
Reverse defeat UNDO
Servants pushing back minute joints in centre of boat AMIDSHIPS
Eccentric urged to interrupt boring toil DRUDGERY
Spark from one new barrier after it's lifted INSTIGATE
Bird switching ends in park to get such cover DRAPE
Swaggered around, supported by props STRUTTED
Swimmer blocked by fool getting raised pulse, perhaps LEGUME
One who made drama of medical condition, case of exaggeration IBSEN
Pass beam over front of sailing vessel SCAN
Recalled what dissecting knife cut: brains EGGHEAD
Maybe hook bearing a pot PAUNCH
It's surprising how some people request peace GOSH
Luminary talks backwards STAR
Drunk duo might be talkative BIGMOUTHED
Becoming fellow who is a member of university staff? ADONIS
Awkward to handle cucumber, so messy sandwiches CUMBERSOME
A Parisian sad, leaving middle of charlotte free from jam UNGUM