The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 10 18

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Forerunner, harbinger	PRECURSOR
PICK-ME-UP	TONIC
Of a hierarchical system of lords and vassals	FEUDAL
Make less dense (E, not I)	RAREFY
POLICE OFFICERS	COPS
Disorderly, disorganised	RAGTAG
Was uncomfortably hot	SWELTERED
Rudely nonchalant	OFFHAND
Old recording medium	AUDIOTAPE
Head protector	HELMET
TOLL OF A BELL	KNELL
WOMAN IN HOLY ORDERS	NUN
Indian meat dish	TIKKA
REJECT DISDAINFULLY	SPURN
British deer species	ROE
Provable proposition	THEOREM
Senior military rank	GENERAL
Aviation business	AIRLINE
PERIPHERY	FRINGE
MOST ADORABLE	CUTEST
French-Swiss river	RHONE
Symptom of a cold	CATARRH
HAND OUT PLAYING CARDS	DEAL
Suffer (a fine or penalty)	INCUR
Bakery item often eaten toasted	TEACAKE