The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2022 12 27

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Cash Kremlin made sent out for revolutionary tools? HAMMERANDSICKLE
Check on couple in charmed circle? BRACELET
Drummer's daughter given kiss when naive suitor's around? GREENWOODPECKER
Elaine occasionally in position on course LIE
Firm conservationists accepting casual worker's ridicule CONTEMPT
First sign of horse and trap reversing is imminent NIGH
Gloriana returned in high dudgeon? IRE
In sound flood rescue vessel reveals bow ARC
Joke after time beset by extra financial burden MORTGAGE
Lead-free transport gets attention EAR
Live game's beginning: runs written in for scorer? BERG
Low on wine, cruel son coming in for unpleasant punishment SHORTSHARPSHOCK
Resident in Acton dressed to receive grail? OCCUPANT
Robber never up in bottom flat? FOOTPAD
Six-headed creature colleague Lewis picked up? SCYLLA
The Parker-Bowles connection? HYPHEN
Would you say mink gave rise to furore? FERMENT