The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 19

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Drawing a veil over heavy defeat HIDING
Foil wrapper removed from sparkling wine HAMPER
Gallant resistance holding up a vehicle somehow CHEVALIER
In principle, people could live here TENEMENT
Pit workers making use of torches traditionally ORCHESTRA
She may help if you couldn't stand being hurt STRETCHERBEARER
Soundly beat second-rate English political party BELABOUR
Store elements of water and milk HOUSE
Style originally followed by jazz aficionado? SCAT
Uncertainty about cases is widespread RIFE
What about charging firm for newspaper? SHEET
Corrupt person residing inside primarily? PRISONER
Commercial books including present and sticker? ADHERENT
Comeback ends in bitter strife and grounds for legal action RETORT
Clue for 'detective' is not elaborate HOMESPUN
Children behind vital part impair rapid progress QUICKMARCH
Child of couple getting married first MITE
Champion tennis player embraces staunch supporter HENCHMAN
Awkward university dons hanker after introduction to girls GAUCHE
Address of school receiving principal's first letter SPEECH