The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 29

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
AGED	ELDERLY
Part of a contract allowing a release from obligations	ESCAPE CLAUSE
Preset computer selection	DEFAULT
CHURCH ROOM	VESTRY
HORRIFIED	AGHAST
Area encompassing Birmingham	WEST MIDLANDS
Common viral illness	COLD
WASHBASIN	SINK
Officially excuse or forgive	PARDON
UTTERLY WICKED	EVIL
Christian period of fasting	LENT
Resonate, resound	ECHO
BALKAN REPUBLIC	ALBANIA
MODEST	HUMBLE
Fine woollen fabric	CASHMERE