December 17 2018 The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 28,924

The Telegraph - CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO: 28,924 - Dec 17 2018

Clues	Answers
Absurd tale involved a feature of terrace, perhaps	BALUSTRADE
Animal used to kill vermin catches large snake	RATTLER
Boss, first of all, must fill feeding trough	MANAGER
Bring in a pamphlet about temperature	ATTRACT
Craftsperson, creative type, chopped and chopped	ARTISAN
Cutting remark in pub -- banter, initially	BARB
Do a number about family going under	SINKING
Dog near gate, barking, circling daughter	GREATDANE
Fear a small resort experienced: unfounded scare?	FALSEALARM
Filth in quadrangle mostly occupied by lot wasting time	SQUALOR
Fixed idea of old boy prior to meeting	OBSESSION
Fungal growth in amphibians also by lake	TOADSTOOL
Game show	CHESS
Hard worker working ultimately on beam	GRAFTER
In agreement immediately about leaving	ATONE

Clues	Answers
Mad discarding spades? Senseless	INANE
Not as much on, having quit class	LESS
Not living together may be a factor	APART
Photograph taken on the spur of the moment	SNAP
Pilot finding accommodation in Belgravia to rent	AVIATOR
Porter possibly carrying very soft fruit	APPLE
Reportedly shabby in appearance	MIEN
Runs in a boy responsible for a major crime	ARSON
Simple-minded soul in front holding one end of tether	AIRHEAD
Soldier wearing suitable American gear	APPARATUS
Strangers surprisingly committing small sin	TRANSGRESS
Support Berkshire university's presentation in parliament	SECONDREADING
Wanting money for a biscuit	SHORTBREAD
What can make spotter protest?	ANAGRAM
What's difficult to say to winter guest that's shivering?	TONGUETWISTER