Telegraph Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 2nd January 2025

There are 16 across clues and 16 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 2nd January 2025. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Rent is raised, we hear
AAcross 4:	Extensive hamper contains nearly everything
AAcross 10:	Flat fitting taking on craft workers
AAcross 11:	Uphill struggle of Conservative member
AAcross 12:	Routes reportedly leading to island
AAcross 13:	Republican in power breakdown shock
AAcross 16:	Someone called, alternatively, blackleg initially
AAcross 17:	Shout out after voice breaks
AAcross 20:	One adopting missionary position?
AAcross 21:	It's grand even being half cut!
AAcross 23:	Ace detective in charge for branch
AAcross 25:	Press copy runs in empty presses
AAcross 28:	Zone of diplomacy protecting Queen
AAcross 29:	Pure evil's rampant provoking disgust
AAcross 30:	The main office?
AAcross 31:	Swindle mum for money
DDown 2:	Raised in Basilicata, Roman Italian lover
DDown 3:	Satisfies sweetheart getting elevated respect
DDown 4:	Power cut generates surprised expression
DDown 5:	Surprisingly taut, she's in buff!
DDown 6:	Defendant admitting murder finally condemned
DDown 7:	Looking at some money in gamble
DDown 8:	Join up to be orchestra member
DDown 9:	One represents good person in difficulty?
DDown 14:	Pledge from all to clear off
DDown 15:	Prophet taking pilgrimage is appropriate
DDown 18:	Cheat list prepared for games
DDown 19:	Sparkling silver rubbish
DDown 22:	Song and dance display
DDown 24:	Advanced large weapon creating panic
DDown 26:	Stake rises for unpredictable mount?
DDown 27:	Active enemy agent covering resistance