The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 29

The Times Concise

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