Telegraph Cryptic Answers - Friday, 15th September 2023

There are 14 across clues and 16 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Friday, 15th September 2023. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Contented by a third moving congratulatory message	HAPPY BIRTHDAY
AAcross 4:	See 1 Across
AAcross 10:	While holding baby, mother knocked back liqueur
AAcross 11:	Birds close to shore first to approach city
AAcross 12:	Trees, always small, covering part of golf course
AAcross 13:	First shock for the audience
AAcross 15:	Island capital protester damaged with paint	SAINT PETER PORT
AAcross 18:	Typical salesperson
AAcross 21:	Building houses? He demolished houses
AAcross 22:	People keeping dry sat in bars working, drinking last of coffee
AAcross 25:	Erudite student made money
AAcross 26:	Copy current technology found in China
AAcross 27:	Highly rated opponents abounded
AAcross 28:	Time close for Spooner's lowest point
DDown 1:	Confusion with drug he's changed for another?
DDown 2:	Show, one that is mounted in ancient settlement
DDown 3:	Guy, so stern, upset children
DDown 5:	Dramatist's occasionally mean after unpleasant complaint
DDown 6:	Side of fresh meat
DDown 7:	Hopelessness of French prince's autobiography reported
DDown 8:	Long story about end of marriage
DDown 9:	Without transport, touring Spain is irresponsible
DDown 14:	A pair point out ghost
DDown 16:	A German mug? Anything but!
DDown 17:	Blokes curse their clothing?
DDown 19:	Stylish creature finally leaving for pub
DDown 20:	Right to block deal in new country
DDown 21:	Only about five work out
DDown 23:	Move most of funds
DDown 24:	Guaranteed to keep stake