The Times Quick Cryptic puzzle clues 2023 Dec 19

• A face covering said to be of use Crossword Clue
• After courageously observing at first, we run and cringe in fear Crossword Clue
• Agent — with assistance — settled debts Crossword Clue
• Animal in a large herd, mostly close to sea Crossword Clue
• Argue violently about evil fighter Crossword Clue
• Bachelor, far from prudent and impetuous Crossword Clue
• Bird sitting next to black dog Crossword Clue
• Buglers struggling to grasp a singular style of country music Crossword Clue
• Children's game is pretty devoid of content Crossword Clue
• Cunning adversary removing header from public record Crossword Clue
• Every husband-to-be initially ignored marriage? Crossword Clue
• Hand in your notice, or agree to an updated contract? Crossword Clue
• In cooking, he employed clarified butter Crossword Clue
• Inflammation ends in callous: almost unbearably sore Crossword Clue
• Introduction to rondeau penned by terrible poet Crossword Clue
• It’s a nasty, concerning, scornful piece of work Crossword Clue
• Midwesterner one performing around Washington Crossword Clue
• Refurbished hotel featuring one new means of direct access Crossword Clue
• Rupees invested in a fake religious retreat Crossword Clue
• Saw traveller entering pubs regularly Crossword Clue
• Small dining stools, for example Crossword Clue
• Stick publicity notice on this spot Crossword Clue
• Trainee dismissing the first profitable venture Crossword Clue
• Try physical training, taking in university field event Crossword Clue
• Type of communication requiring great help, possibly Crossword Clue
• West African left from Portugal, perhaps Crossword Clue