Telegraph Cryptic Answers - Friday, 18th August 2023

There are 14 across clues and 16 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Friday, 18th August 2023. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Confrontational feature of expert	FACE-TO-FACE
AAcross 6:	One hollow cake daughter coated in sugar
AAcross 10:	Cloth sling gent totally unwrapped
AAcross 11:	One quitting a degree and working turned visibly embarrassed
AAcross 12:	In Italy, Genesis performed, eschewing current style of music	EASY LISTENING
AAcross 14:	Maybe barn in Provence where you snooze on vacation
AAcross 16:	Plies novel containing ten graphic elements
AAcross 18:	Faux pas by Republican leader
AAcross 20:	Director seems oddly captivated by music for film
AAcross 22:	Barking or Charlton, in a state	NORTH CAROLINA
AAcross 26:	Saxons laugh, totally defending assault
AAcross 27:	Cement applied, try to avoid runs
AAcross 28:	Plotter uses them when gaining old flame back
AAcross 29:	Manual worker barely moving having acquired sprain
DDown 1:	Put on record that's smooth
DDown 2:	Scam message on phone offering substance
DDown 3:	Many possessing good hairdressing gear
DDown 4:	Brave nobleman aboard iron ship
DDown 5:	Evidence of worms beginning to show in felines
DDown 7:	Drug company I need to organise
DDown 8:	Disenrol US soldier among others stationed in Bucks, perhaps
DDown 9:	Manager of guest-house in with priest and queen
DDown 13:	Monstrous female novelist from France producing cheesy fare
DDown 15:	Expense possibly of lighting above us?
DDown 17:	Deciphered Socratic composition with hidden message
DDown 19:	Predict Spooner's to rapidly increase price
DDown 21:	Just vote on legislation to invest in cathedral city
DDown 23:	Fury when one from the other side switches sides
DDown 24:	This compiler's shower having reduced force
DDown 25:	One staining yard upset? I'm not sure