The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 28,020 - Jan 3 2020

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Clues Answers
Ambassador frequently flanked by two chaps who launched ships? HELENOFTROY
At home, only once losing head, showing rudeness INSOLENCE
Author in hurry to disappear? Yes, once! RUSHDIE
Corrupt bishop, when caught in action DEBASED
Dandy holding another up in exit POPOFF
Drink — twice it gets knocked over ASTI
Engagement in the air? DOGFIGHT
Entertainer looks disheartened, confused, when grabbed by tot FOLKSINGER
Examination of fools, blokes blocking street ASSESSMENT
Extends message, suggesting only honest communication? SPINSOUT
Feature on green paint splashed about TAPIN
Feeble person taken aback by mathematician showing off POSTURING
In general, sedimentary material with nasty smell and coarse MARLBOROUGH
In the vicinity, avoiding a fight BOUT
Lager girl? STELLA
Clues Answers
Like a broader smile from son that is held in acclaim CHEESIER
On walk lightning's ultimate risk GAMBLE
PC 49, plus one in enclosed space PLOD
Poem, say, inscribed in cathedral ELEGY
Positive greeting meets Virginia in school YESHIVA
Prophet, character finally appearing in time EZRA
Put new money into political party — get clear about that REFINANCE
Put out of school, former student lurks outside gym EXPEL
Roofless London theatre in the old city DELPHI
Rose and Lily may be in these shops— flirts so naughty FLORISTS
Servant attending queen, maybe in ceremony PAGEANT
Tear apart or show contempt for someone in the club? DISMEMBER
Urge seizing philosopher, left asking for nothing PRAYERLESS
What's expressed primarily by tender man, rambling? ENDEARMENT
Young dogs chewing the end of bedroom foot attire PUMPS