The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 08 25

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Multiple choice concealing answer ECHO
Notable fear oddly facing tailless rodent FAMOUS
Miss appointed number one in French Department MADEMOISELLE
Notorious inmate absconded inside empty fort FLAGRANT
People start to drive competently DWELL
Protective cover's rolled up displaying fish SPRAT
Headmaster necessitates clutching behind ASTERN
Repeatedly swindle getting bird DODO
Window, for instance, held by putty? CASEMENT
Wet toilet creates conflict WATERLOO
Staple food done over heart of Italy PASTA
Blunder beginning to ruin boss GAFFER
Very poor head of state cornered STRAPPED
CAPITAL OF INDIA? RUPEE
Seaman's covering globe, perhaps in hold ABSORB
Motorway bound to include coming accident MISADVENTURE
Little obligation to support second love SWEETIE
Ladders comprising ultimately strong steps RUNGS
Initially, perhaps, rabbit and talk excessively PRATE
Cleaning put off refined man DETERGENT
Ground sheltering soft shelled creature TERRAPIN
Free drink defending Queen LIBERATE
End beating back in dodgy club ... DISSOLVE