The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 10 13

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Ripple of illegal activities gripping place CRIMPLE
Riser bored mistakenly into old sewers BROIDERERS
Robbery from post? STICKUP
Somewhat misdescribe anodyne celebration BEANO
Sounds like puncture for flier SKUA
Sweeps last of junk up in mad hurry LOOKSNAPPY
Termination of painful menage a trois -- nastier characters departing OMEGA
The Listener's in confusion, having no tea OTIC
Twist vivid gold as container OLIVER
Universities host band in holidays, being unoccupied VACUOUS
Rich club in charge IRONIC
Plum's over misfortune, gaining ultimate recognition VICTORIACROSS
People dance here exclusively STRICTLY
Lover to ace airman marshalled ... INAMORATA
Girl briefly sat next to Jack for protection TARPAULIN
Foretell crazy operating cost PROGNOSTICATE
Device placed on Spanish shore was very steep COSTABOMB