The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 08

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Trail minister, one occupying seat PREVIEW
Strain bearing endless weight for Swiss people carrier? SKILIFT
Silly head of union in danger before end of strike PUERILE
Shorten essay, trimming new clause? PARENTHESIS
Rubbish cleared in East European river RHINE
Old Hollywood star has saved first of stories for journalist NEWSMAN
Defendant's conclusion, justification for crime TREASON
Chief's back brace taken by malingerer who doesn't do normal hours? Shiftworker
Chart topper, a little distasteful NOISOME
Aromatic plant cut in wood BALSA
All day long on street, no parking limits NONSTOP
Post written about obstacle knocked over in story PARABLE
Power is money, a discontented tyrant's admitted WATTAGE
Reliable chap building unit BRICK
Sensitive area certainly grasped by enigmatic poet EYESPOT
The Huns, oddly, hiding bronze in locker? TETANUS
This page for cooking features starter of traditional Italian food SPAGHETTI
Yours truly in arrears, being catty? MEOWING
Cocktail: a metric unit knocked back by girl MARGARITA
Great performers diminishing Ms West's journey MAESTRI