The Independent Crossword Answers December 18, 2022

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Below are The Independent Cryptic December 18, 2022 Crossword Answers. We have changed the way we posting answers and solutions for clues; instead of opening them in a new page we are revealing answers and solutions in the same page. This is the simplest way for you to find the answers. As you see in the left side are crossword clues and in the right side are crossword answers.

Across

Nice here in secretive island SICILY
Exciting to return 50% of wealth ELECTRIC
Bridge odds on two queens SPANNER
Dawn insures building SUNRISE
Consumes escalope after turtle soup for starters EATS
Let bloke from Bow attach architectural feature IMPEDIMENT
Lower River Test cutting DEMOTE
Extends contract and steps down RESIGNS
Friends in bars discussed people behind bars INMATES
Green bananas the beginning of your vitality ENERGY
Top wine collection mentioned in book? BESTSELLER
Split taps work CHOP
Joy of endless intimacy ELATION
Impact of Tory diplomacy CONTACT
Beach borders start of terribly unproductive land SETASIDE
Schumann’s opening surprisingly lofty for piano SOFTLY

Down

Grounds to invest in South America SUSPENDS
Female replaces husband in conglomeration of merchants and artisans CRAFTSMEN
Fast or slow having nothing to lose LENT
Former magazine auditor LISTENER
Demands trains CONDITIONS
Suggest upgrade to rear lift RAISE
Reacts badly in icy run CRESTA
It doesn’t pay to upset America endlessly CRIME
Cooks joints in vessels STEAMSHIPS
Tricky opponents on Tyneside? NORTHEAST
Rested, having marked out playing field earlier RECLINED
Understanding myth pays off SYMPATHY
Kisses Boris bottling up torment OBSESS
Remarkably cheap fruit PEACH
Elegant form of transport on the rise SMART
Cancel a French party UNDO