The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 05 19

crossword answers
Clue Answer
What makes German character look dotty? UMLAUT
Wife overacting, an evil influence WHAMMY
Took possession of a record containing many pieces of paper ACQUIRED
Soldier atop favourite defensive wall PARAPET
Old neighbour of Jay not suffering? OKAY
Inadequate child, lad falling short, reticent no end? Nonsense! KIBOSH
Greed I had after spell of prosperity in business community CUPIDITY
Cooked food consumed by my ape COPIER
Bowled-over journalists love a goddess JUNO
Awful liars engaged in bizarre countryside life RURALISM
Award finally given to flower club DRIVER
See way out half blocked by collapsed tree EXETER
University sportsperson reported at Oxford maybe lost temper BLEWUP
Distinguished soldier before being captured in US city MONTEREY
Member of first family eats rubbish substance obtained from plants CAROTIN
Pals moon around in burlesque shows LAMPOONS