The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 06 12

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
ELLIPSES	OVALS
Excessively disparaging	OVERCRITICAL
Lane between buildings	ALLEY
More straightforward	EASIER
Nightingale or skylark, eg	SONGBIRD
Pioneer of pop art	WARHOL
Present, donation	GIFT
Prisoner’s conditional release	PAROLE
Small affectionate canine	LAPDOG
STOLEN GOODS	SWAG
Classical music works	OPERAS
CHICKEN COOP	HENHOUSE
CARRY	TOTE
PENGUIN SPECIES	GENTOO
ON A SHIP	ABOARD
Bank holiday in March or April	easter monday