The Telegraph - Toughie - Dec 22 2015 Crossword Puzzle Answer

The Telegraph - Toughie Crossword Puzzle Solution - Dec 22 2015

Clues	Answers
Brutal person won't want son round	BEAT
Captivity of any number in underground activity	INTERNMENT
Catmint eaten by one pet apparently	NEPETA
Cockney gets duck, Poplar's no. 2 being caught in gully	ARROYO
Dancer terribly skinny I judge should be tucking in	NIJINSKY
Dire expression when first hint of fear is expressed?	GRIMACE
Essential Conservative charm lacking heart?	CENTRAL
Excellent bishop, this person's a name for revolutionising country	NAMIBIA
Go into school square -- find something poisonous	STRYCHNINE
Good girl protected by fellow explorer	MAGELLAN
Highest point of a river leading to exclamation of surprise	APOGEE
Many a gunboat may be deployed to protect a harbour	GUANTANAMOBAY
Mary runs, coming in sixth out of twelve -- one to swear?	JURYMAN
Mineral in concrete covering over half of growing area	REALGAR

Clues	Answers
New teacher to help rival educational establishment?	THEOTHERPLACE
Nick heading off for island	INCH
Notice graduate in work following right plan	ROADMAP
Panic about potassium in cosmetic treatment	SKINCARE
Person that is dumped by Sally	SORT
Presentation rude, not one to entertain old women	BESTOWAL
Signal before appearance of wise man	PRESAGE
Something bony presents problem when eating bird	STERNUM
Spooner's name for pet rabbit, similar creatures being wild animals	HONEYBEARS
State of senselessness in places after retreat by soldiers	STUPOR
This health professional may briefly suggest an Italian lake	COMPANYDOCTOR
Turning violently on traitors, men protest	REMONSTRATION
Weak material	LAME
Working at basic lab giving fresh opportunity for university don?	SABBATICAL