The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 28,351 - Jan 25 2021

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Clues Answers
After short space nobleman and monarch meet ENCOUNTER
Approve art house I rebuilt AUTHORISE
As if alternative company could be a complete disaster FIASCO
Called up to manage golf RUNG
Capital lover and capital love ROMEO
Counting system with a point to it DECIMAL
Doing really well with a spreadsheet? EXCELLING
Eminent inspector with poor suiting dropped DISTINGUISHED
Get rid of bed SACK
Getting washed and dressed: after work, better to avoid extremes TOILETTE
Giraffes' cousins fine, needing a short wee OKAPIS
Greek character nothing short of brave and gallant CHIVALROUS
Hot meal for this circus artiste? FIREEATER
In bodies a judge addresses damages INJURIES
Less than a storm at sea? That's lucky JUSTASWELL
Clues Answers
Mythical bird? It's found in Arizona PHOENIX
New weapon is limited NARROW
Painful experience after bathing? SUNBURN
Poorest quality terrace put up on street WORST
Proudly show off row of shops PARADE
Read endlessly as boss STUD
Resolve to belt criminal BOTTLE
Searched round area frequently visited HAUNTED
Something considered golden is shut up SILENCE
Spanish gentleman concealed goal stupidly HIDALGO
Sponge ass's back — pleased expression LOOFAH
Tell why one is playing well INFORM
To express disapproval of Mike leads to explosion BOOM
Waddle half back, and don't hurry DAWDLE