The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 29

The Times Concise

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