Irish Times Simplex - Crossword Answers | 2022 03 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Prophetic sign, omen PORTENT
They serve as predicates in sentences VERBS
Coax using flattery CAJOLE
A spicy pepper sauce TABASCO
GREEK NYMPH WHO PINED AWAY UNTIL ONLY HER VOICE REMAINED ECHO
MODELS OF EXCELLENCE IDEALS
OF DOGS CANINE
Grasp it and tackle a difficulty NETTLE
Hallowe'en cake BARMBRACK
A widespread decline in trade causes it RECESSION
COUNTRY AND PORCELAIN CHINA
DECLARE TO BE FREE FROM BLAME ABSOLVE
Person who looks after a public building or school CARETAKER
COMPETENT, FIT ABLE
Free someone from danger or captivity RESCUE
MAKE A SELECTION CHOOSE
HIGH IN STATURE TALL
THIS BREAD IS SOON FORGOTTEN, IT'S SAID EATEN
Heroine of ''The Merchant of Venice'' PORTIA
Establishments where loans are made on personal property PAWNSHOPS
Object used to indicate a position or route MARKER
Smells, usually pleasant AROMAS
DISTANCE ABOVE GROUND HEIGHT
URSINE ANIMAL BEAR
Niche or alcove set in a wall RECESS
Facially more attractive PRETTIER