Across
Finding fag end in fancy cat food is a catastrophe (3,2,3)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
… particularly for the cat. Apart from that, very amusing. An envelope (‘finding … in’) of G (‘fa G end’) in ACTOFOD, an anagram (‘fancy’ free) of ‘cat food’.
Cheers and jeers are forbidden (6)
Diplomat shows downside with those leading such unhealthy lives (6)
Protective mechanism ensures triumph against dangerous opponents (4-4)
Plant two drugs (9)
Weak parliament holds president back (5)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A reversal (‘back’) of an envelope (‘holds’) of P (‘president’) in DIET (‘parliament’).
Send out from Dover, for instance (6)
Broadcast second number on old record next (6)
Award for pub in old city (6)
Chap's complaint when hearing what the Wright brothers achieved (3,3)
Handle first fruit picker held in both hands (5)
Rich spent wildly to acquire muscle (9)
Explode elite agenda trying to appeal to everybody (8)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A charade of POP (‘explode’) plus U (‘elite’) plus LIST (‘agenda’).
Better finish off performance that's not been prepared (6)
Trendy outlet for make up (6)
One criticising terribly easy yarn (8)
Down
Bill's regular companion in lovemaking? (3)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A reference to the expression “ bill and coo “. A cryptic definition.
Present state supporting old refuge (5)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A charade of O (‘old’) plus AS IS (‘present state’).
Slag off deserving author (10)
One sketching plans omits first rule — that's not so sensible (6)
Star pilot regularly forms part of this group (4)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
Alternate letters (‘regularly’) of ‘s T a R p IlO t’. ‘Part of’ seems to be just along for the ride.
Change fibre seal — it protrudes slightly (3,6)
Bad team standard is hard to explain (7,4)
Glad to be recovered from exposure? (4,3,4)
Variable level holds key when reversing fundamental theory (10)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A reversal (‘when reversing’) of an envelope (‘holds’) of VITAL (‘key’) i Y (mathematical ‘variable’) plus TIER (‘level’).
Charge when flower pruned in private borders (9)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
An envelope (‘in’) of ROSE (‘flower’ – yes, an actual bloo for once) plus CUT (‘pruned’) in PE (‘ P rivat E borders’).
Right to become affectionate when there's no time? (4,2)
Drink available when college finished each year (5)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
A charade of C (‘college’) plus UP (‘finished’) plus PA ( per annum, ‘each year’).
Gear placed around loch that covers a lot of Scotland (4)
I haven't cracked this one yet — but Fifteensquared have:
An envelope (‘placed around’) of L (‘loch’) in KIT (‘gear’), with a definition more amusing than accurate.
Have an obligation to participate in rising casework (3)
Type letters or click words in the clue