The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 02 01

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Entertainer's opening jokes providing issues EQUIPS
He set out musical style -- it's flat SHEETMETAL
Mary tried desperately, assuming book deal could be arranged here TIMBERYARD
Direct views -- if hotel's sign repositioned LINESOFSIGHT
Given to fighting back on horseback, obliging knight to replace last piece of armour PUGNACIOUS
Cadfael regularly follows Saint Peter SAFE
Gossip -- it's for everyone entering test during critical hour BIGMOUTH
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Compromise Independent politician I caught charging overtime IMPLICATE
Jelly shot possibly entertains long-distance traveller GAGARIN
Check front of ship STEM
One of 15 working under car MINION
Perhaps vintage policeman's holding informant's focus CROP
Request to join officers' mess DISORDER
Wanting leaders -- where is my dissent? HERESY
Cat up in tree -- fireman's belly gets biscuit OATCAKE
Brought out lecture series to support English student here in Paris ELICITED