The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 05 31

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
PARCHED	ARID
Self-possession, poise	APLOMB
Smouldering coal	EMBER
LEND A HAND	ASSIST
VAST PERIOD OF TIME	AEON
Word of similar meaning	SYNONYM
Helping (a criminal)	ABETTING
Engine of a vehicle	MOTOR
MILITARY LAND FORCE	ARMY
Plants lasting for a single season only	ANNUALS
VERDI OPERA	AIDA
EGOTISTICAL	ARROGANT
SKEWWHIFF	AWRY
Shop-front canopy	AWNING
SCOTTISH CITY	ABERDEEN
Colourful atmospheric phenomenon	RAINBOW
DISREGARDED	IGNORED
DISAFFECT	ALIENATE
AXILLA	ARMPIT
FEMALE RELATIVE	AUNT
Mutually comprehensible means to communicate	LINGUA FRANCA