The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 10 11

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Polecat longing to chase female FITCH
Rue absence, occasionally missing old instrument REBEC
Scruffy-looking cold cut of meat was first CRUMPLED
Shameless British demolish entrance to Nagpur BRAZEN
Toxic chemical found in gammon I ate AMMONIA
Support British artist's choice of breakfast sarnie filling BACKBACON
Milky drink second son fed to bard POSSET
Penetrate after having sacrificed rook or knight? PIECE
Make up wonderful Ms Blanchett screening Queen and Empress FABRICATE
Legendary Norseman beginning to pillage ancient settlement THORP
Large furniture store's fashionable instantly LIKEASHOT
Theoretically opera prepared lead characters to naturalistically perform parts ONPAPER
After one mile heavy walk start to experience collapse IMPLODE
Shocked as lorry appears outside empty warehouse AWESTRUCK
English cavalryman's eating -- say grace ELEGANCE
Convertible Eclat, souped up, showcasing panache CABRIOLET
Husk of rice, lentils etc cause aversion REPULSE
Herb succeeded to breach security BASIL
Georgian city dull -- it'll probably get wet underfoot BATHMAT
Class lexicographer turned up in Caribbean island CATEGORY
Caledonian stupefied by drink ingests Charlie SCOTTISH
Bedroom cavorting creates a sense of ennui BOREDOM