The Telegraph - TOUGHIE CROSSWORD NO: 3,197 - Jan 9 2024

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Clues Answers
1980s star 'wanting space' is not backing down ADAMANT
Assuming indecisive statement must be reversed in fresh conclusion PRETENDING
Bellyache or colic? COMPLAINT
Causing a stink about English monarch REEKING
Celebrate without much backing EXTOL
Consensus of 24 institutions may ultimately accept article UNANIMITY
Creep reported Flora's partner FAUNA
Demoralise sniper with good shot UNMAN
Divert vehicle reversing into street behind policeman DISTRACT
Flexible, extensible material converting energy into power PLASTIC
He could be a fellow of no importance ACADEMIC
I'm annoyed about The Sun? STAR
Is it possible for me to have a drop of cherry cordial? AMICABLE
It is not commonly something that causes pollution TAINT
Jockey opts for pole position POST
Kept on going through Split PERSEVERED
Clues Answers
Let off 10 'characters' in a row in court DETONATE
Mist caused by pressure on body of water DAMP
Polish author who loved Chopin SAND
Prevent state trooper losing almost everything AVERT
Prominent feature of plot with escaped prisoner SPIRE
Recreate broadcast about Kingston's Original Gangsta RACKETEER
Remove bird wedged in crack ELIMINATE
Stepped back around person sleeping DORMANT
Stretcher bed for construction worker BRICKLAYER
Time guaranteed removal of article? ERASURE
Unusual way to go having moved out East OUTRE
Victims face crisis following upheaval SACRIFICES
What happened in seventeen seventy-seven, tragically, on three occasions EVENT
What may depend on Biden being smart? NECKTIE
Who's first to provide service for troubled souls? PRELATE
Windows expert beginning to get worse at work? GLAZIER