Words crossed

Abolēscere (“to wither, vanish, cease”)

Graduate goes back to replace lid of glossy substance which will put an end to it (7)

Haul with difficulty. Yiddish shlepen "to drag," from Middle High German sleppen.

Academy, having lost two rounds at first event, gets edgy prop to carry it off (7)

Controversial argument. From Greek polemikos meaning 'warlike'.

Argument resulting from sound equipment used at bar (7)

The last shot in an archery competition, so the decider.

Trophies stolen after Charlie left; this is the result (6)

Unreasonable attachment to an opinion. From French, bigot, "sanctimonious person, religious hypocrite".

Important trial involving Oscar reveals homophobia for example (7)

Toastie, 'innit? τοστ / Toast in Greek.

British artist by river coming back for snack (7)

Standing stone. Breton root "men" - stone, "hir" - long. Same "men" as dolmen.

Soldiers almost take on monument (6)