The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 22

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
Bleak, devoid of life	BARREN
Common geese	greylags
Engraved using acid	ETCHED
GO AWAY!	SHOO
Having a pale grey colour	ASHY
ITEMS OF JEWELLERY	EARRINGS
LODGING HOUSE	HOSTEL
Older male relative	GRANDPA
One asking searching questions	INTERROGATOR
Orchestrated attempt to hide malpractice	cover-up
SKIN IRRITATION	ITCH
THEREFORE	ERGO
Travel on (a horse or bicycle, eg)	RIDE