Telegraph Cryptic Answers - Friday, 23rd February 2024 There are 16 across clues and 16 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Friday, 23rd February 2024. View the answers below.. Also try..All Telegraph Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Greatly inspiring northern artistMUNCHAAcross 4: Defend crazy fears a drug has run outSAFEGUARDAAcross 9: Sustain debts without any interestINCURIOUSAAcross 10: This writer's depresssed, downing large tinctureIMBUEAAcross 11: Obligation to pursue small bed for dogSCOTTIEAAcross 12: Smoother soapFLATTERAAcross 13: Two ways US gangster can make a hit in businessOFFICEAAcross 15: Vigour she developed after losing husband, it's dreadfulGRIEVOUSAAcross 18: Over the moon living around outskirts of UllapoolEXULTANTAAcross 20: Cleric is source of petty crimePARSONAAcross 23: Become prominent initially opposing cheeky cut by broadband providerOBTRUDEAAcross 24: Brief infatuation over comedian Kumar in Japan, maybeVARNISHAAcross 26: Swaps round hands in dances, producing smirksLEERSAAcross 27: Article of clothing this poor scruffy student wearsPOLO SHIRTAAcross 28: House belonging to retired Alec Ned is erectingRESIDENCEAAcross 29: Spice French author recalledSUMACDDown 1: Criminal dominates Kent townMAIDSTONEDDown 2: Chip from Ohio is able to head northNACHODDown 3: Dissident at this time attracting limitless criticismHERETICDDown 4: Detestable group that may interrupt cricket match?SHOWERDDown 5: Concern about mum meeting footballers in place of young swimmersFISH FARMDDown 6: Scowl from stern expertGRIMACEDDown 7: Impressive golfing feat, something Jack will never shoot?ALBATROSSDDown 8: Gloomy medic touring department, heading offDREARDDown 14: A full set's played, getting every first serve in?FAULTLESSDDown 16: Mock new article upset Etihad outfit's tacklingSYNTHETICDDown 17: Corroborate representation of nun with prideUNDERPINDDown 19: Bound to require credit, we hearTRUSSEDDDown 21: Checks regularly Laura's purchasing holidayARRESTSDDown 22: Disclose European vehicle at first has nothing revolutionaryEVOLVEDDown 23: Ship that belches out steam, not BritishOILERDDown 25: Turn of phrase did I omit to employ?IDIOM