The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 05 12

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Superficial American backing France in competition SURFACE
Think a lot of ditching soldiers and airman, hosting large display SPECTACLE
Time for winner to receive new wine? CHAMPAGNE
Singular revolutionary group almost capturing mountain in component of operation SCALPEL
Pledged to a place (not America) TOASTED
Particular person reduced safeguard, leading to awkward situation FUSSPOT
Meet distractedly during hard work for a sugar boost? SWEETMEAT
Liner incomplete, needing a queen's name TITANIA
Lack indication of early New England winter? SHORTFALL
Italy discouraging adopting old form of expression IDIOM
Instinctive to accept one criminal's ultimate responsibility GUILT
Holding teacher's latest school punishment, allowing daughter out RETENTION
Hidden state is behind source of confusion in US state LATENCY
Grandiose failure receiving a significant portion of blame BOMBASTIC
Get to dispute losing book REACH
Fine time to promote energy, making a stink FETID
Drug dealer ignoring first court official USHER
Bet swapping bridge partner will make you keen EAGER
Big shot taking last of paper in back yard toilet PRIVY
Mediterranean port provided answer after show of surprise HAIFA
Stop short by lady, backtracking intently LIKEMAD
Devilish women mostly besetting male? Give in SUCCUMB