The Telegraph Toughie - Crossword Answers | 2024 03 19

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Speak disparagingly to derelict RUNDOWN
Tax one no longer has to pay Gordon Brown, e.g. SCOT
Undisciplined he-man ties sailor's rope MAINSHEET
Very hot and humid, lacking river current TOPICAL
Well-organised isle ends reluctance to work IDLENESS
Whales turning up on beach, mostly caught over time, must not be injured SACROSANCT
When upset, concerning male might whine YAMMER
Sorted out tensions surrounding a matter of excited public interest SENSATION
Sanctuary of some uneasy luminaries ASYLUM
Revelation of a short ballad penned by formidable storyteller APOCALYPSE
Peter Shaffer's Equus maybe? Rough stuff! HORSEPLAY
Measure US soldier's pet? CORGI
Malay chief somewhat open about ... RAJA
Lover's song composed, welcoming publicity SERENADE
Like some elements of dinner, say, including starter of tapas METAL
Historiographer; a new name on American database ANNALIST
Crush successful combatant CHAMP
Before change occurs, duck egg's released from here OVARY
Beer knocked over in error SLIP
Attraction of every Yorkshire river ALLURE
Assuming student free from pain after dose of medicine ultimately cures illness MEASLES
Anytime, lad performing in a spirited way ANIMATEDLY
A ragman, possibly? ANAGRAM
... most turbulent period of activity including wisecrack occasionally FIERCEST
Music producer's complaint about composer spending a grand MOUTHORGAN