The Guardian - Cryptic - Dec 2 2021 Crossword Puzzle Solution

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

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
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