The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 10 27

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Adverse, hostile (to)	INIMICAL
Arrogant, brash	COCKY
CAMPING SHELTER	TENT
GO BEYOND, SURPASS	EXCEED
INCREASED DRAMATICALLY	SPIRALLED
Ladies’ fingers	OKRA
LUGGAGE CARRIER	PORTER
MALE SWAN	COB
MERCY	CLEMENCY
Mown area of grass	LAWN
Pertaining to oratory	RHETORICAL
Push (oneself) beyond one’s capabilities	OVERREACH
Put an end to (rumours or plans, eg)	SCOTCH
SHADE OF BROWN	TAN
Shift involuntarily	FLINCH
SOLIDLY BUILT	STOUT
SONG OF PRAISE	PAEAN
Splendid, wonderful	SUPERB
VIVACIOUS	BUBBLY
TOSS (A COIN)	FLIP
TYPE OF SWEATSHIRT	HOODIE
Sports field caretaker	GROUNDSMAN
Tristram ---, titular hero of a Laurence Sterne novel	SHANDY
Unwanted loss of liquid	LEAKAGE