The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 29

The Times Concise

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