The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 28,988 - Feb 8 2023

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Clues Answers
A twice-married woman's outside clobber HAMMER
Accounts ultimately for energy drinks REPORTS
After ten rounds men part, resorting to an underhand tactic ENTRAPMENT
Almost grand, wearing community robe NIGHTGOWN
Alpha male's last UV treatment is chaos UPHEAVAL
Aphrodisiac found in bed? OYSTER
Beryl from south-east, gaining weight? STONE
Blinking fast Italian's short despatch REMIT
Clip of second try SHEAR
Corporation backed energy that makes no noise MUTE
Cry over old Welsh chicken YELLOW
Deer's on loose — evidence of cold? RED
Detention is like the topping on a dessert, you might say! CUSTODY
English artist who can decorate cakes PIPER
Entering a quiet sea, one's sheepish ASHAMED
Grains needing sun also SAND
Hose with tear needing repair? WATER
Clues Answers
In short, possible Banksy work is set up START
It comes with strings: in short, that is no matter, maybe MARIONETTE
Make good operational cuts, as bent police officer might STITCHUP
Mouldy stuff, when applied to reduced image ASPIC
Nick accepts barber's final cut CROP
Plant damaged — blame me on replacing 'earth' with 'live' LEMONBALM
Pop singer's after whip for a player CATCHER
Rabbit caught by deerstalker? CHAT
See 18 NOSE
Supporter of triumphant Wimbledon winner removing top? UPHOLDER
Trumpeter's one was back to front and short SWAN
Unable to meet the challenge in bed, turn over one time NOTUPTOIT
Under a misapprehension, take two days off and escape ELUDE
Wipe bum SPONGE
Write down: 'Desist from wrapping snooker rod round mate's head' DOCUMENT
You'll have got ready to settle thus PAYINCASH