The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 04 18

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Applying to all parts	ROOT AND BRANCH
Jump or flinch in surprise	START
Military order to stop	HALT
Period away from work	LEAVE
Principal teachers	HEADS
Reconcile amicably	KISS AND MAKE UP
Sleeved garment	SHIRT
Strip of priestly status	DEFROCK
Unfair preference	BIAS
RELATING TO BLOOD VESSELS	VASCULAR
REASON	SENSE
OWN	POSSESS
LOSS OF HOPE	DESPAIR
CONCLUDING	FINAL
ART OF PAPER FOLDING	ORIGAMI
Short satirical piece	SKIT
Safety support	HARNESS
Dried white grape	SULTANA
EARLY BLOOMING FLOWERS	CROCUSES
FOLLOWS CLOSELY	TAILS
PICTURE MENTALLY	IMAGINE