The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 12 14

crossword answers
Clue Answer
'Slough Spades' gardening supplies stores SHEDS
... in spite of having no status NOTWITHSTANDING
Animal essentially downright corrupt IMPURE
Cleansing procedure featuring in hygiene magazine ENEMA
Court official's argument about criminal past TIPSTAFF
Craftsman's not wrong to chase success across American West WAINWRIGHT
Discount miscreant sacking spin doctor REBATE
Fruit may see small areas full of mould returning SATSUMA
High-level engagement, a contest for setters? DOGFIGHT
How a graduate may be in regretting own education? GOWNED
May I not celebrate over support CANTILEVER
Moisturises as result of unusually dry heat and sun, principally HYDRATES
Most of Britain surprisingly supportive of King and one's country KIRIBATI
Need curtains to be about right DEARTH
Polish workers getting increase BEESWAX
Requirements for opening bars? KEYS
Spooner's cut head and he looks for understanding LIPREADER
Star talks about line and help for viewers in summer SUNGLASSES
Strange objects may see rejected expert keep Tories worried ESOTERICA
They ruminate and Venetian rulers take heart DOES
Time of year celebrated by degrees XMAS