The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 12 21

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Syrian noblewoman guarding tower endlessly DAMASCENE
Vegetable from can getting sent back YAM
Woman from somewhere overseas leaving before lunch ERICA
Work begins here for scientist HEISENBERG
Wound up ignoring large commotion NOISE
Plant's automated software actually needs internet connectivity to start BOTANIC
Leader in charge of leaders? EDITOR
Hero left after statement of intent to stay loyal? IDOL
Group welcoming Conservative, heretical bigot SECTARIAN
Furniture made from teak bulges in odd places TABLE
Financial investor mostly pursuing cold hard cash? CHANGE
FBI agent hiding a gun was a fixer? FASTENED
Dog swallows minute creature LAMB
Crack American involved in motor race GAP
Condemned study said ultimately to carry little weight DENOUNCED
Beat poet's final piece acquired by foundation BASTE
Appeasing point abruptly presented by a politician PLACATORY
Actors in a musical switching a couple of parts CAST
Accepts an incentive: snacks BITES
Weird, bold, tousled -- like an 80s hairstyle BLOWDRIED
EXPERT PRESS WRITING DABHAND
People who are pretty bored by quiet sporting contests CUPTIES
In defeat, each boy shows resolve REASONOUT
King's daughter rising in support of sweet adolescent TWEENAGER