The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 01 27

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Quarry from which calcium carbonate is extracted	CHALKPIT
Urgent call for assistance	s o s
Protective floor covering	MAT
UNDERGROUND	SUBTERRANEAN
Twosome, couple	PAIR
ACQUIRE	OBTAIN
ALLOW	LET
ASSUMED NAME	PSEUDONYM
HIGH IQ SOCIETY	MENSA
OLD TESTAMENT BOOK	HOSEA
Person guilty of criminal deception	FRAUDSTER
WEST AFRICAN COUNTRY	LIBERIA
Fierce attitude of refusal	DEFIANCE
Portion, instalment	TRANCHE
Enchanted piece of jewellery	AMULET
Made still or tranquil	BECALMED
Large increase	UPSWELL
Junk mail asking recipients to send on copies	chain letters
Hereditary social class	CASTE
FOOT GARMENT	SOCK
Dense black oily substance	TAR
EXCITING BOOK OR FILM	THRILLER