The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 09

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Outspoken, direct	FORTHRIGHT
Provide reasons for	EXPLAIN
Like Stilton, eg	CHEESY
Wider impact of apparently localised events	ripple effect
Intricate ornamental pattern	TRACERY
INFLUENCED	AFFECTED
Disorderly pile	HEAP
CESSATION	STOPPAGE
OLD TESTAMENT BOOK	PSALMS
Decorative fold in a fabric	PLEAT
SOFT MINERAL	TALC
STATE BENEFIT	DOLE
WATERING TUBE	HOSEPIPE
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION	DISAGREEMENT
REQUIREMENT	NEED
METALWORKER	SMITH
ISLAMIC HOLY CITY	MECCA
DEMON	FIEND
Defensive enclosure of upright posts	STOCKADE
Cider-like drink	PERRY