The Guardian - Cryptic crossword No 28,618 - Dec 2 2021

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Clues Answers
... hide the real corruption LEATHER
... leading politician switching motorway to south — very worrying SINISTER
Cause fall in LA when turning head to right? REASON
Cruel ambassador with no diplomatic skills HEARTLESS
Cut duty for practise without hesitation EXCISE
Didn't tie up as much when full of such energy BOUNDLESS
Dilapidated house due proper reconstruction DOERUPPER
Divide stuff that is found inside IDEST
Dull work may come to an end FLATLINE
Examine permits for slots EYELETS
Experience essential to keeping resort modern EPISODE
Explode, as fool stands on foot GOOFF
Face up to change — it may be refreshing CUPOFTEA
Figures leading American university conference ... SUMMIT
Flourishing American business admirer INCLOVER
Food and drink from France spiked with drug? PASTIES
Clues Answers
Force party to compromise MAKEDO
Get out of bed to correct lie? DEBUNK
It's weird seeing number two dressed in blue SPOOKY
Lewis initially accepts blame for shooting game CRAPS
One who should apologise getting into row during play? LATECOMER
Prolific detective sounds like he could become gloomy MAIGRET
Saintly Irish woman taking odd characters from Vietnam ITA
Section of team at Euros not getting paid AMATEUR
Solitary confinement for international criminal ALCAPONE
Stations spies around ... STOPS
Take off topless summer wear UNDRESS
Training inept GI forces — how long might it be? PIECEOFSTRING
Trendy supplement found in salmon, for example FADDISH
Unconventional tough guy receives information on personal problem BOHEMIAN
What's left of cash after my leaving United ONE