The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 02 17

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Act of moving or climbing upwards	ASCENT
Adapt via natural selection	EVOLVE
Crack (a puzzle)	SOLVE
Difficult, tough	HARD
Person who tries to win money by taking risks	GAMBLER
Raised crossing over water or wet ground	CAUSEWAY
Sovereignty, area of control	DOMINION
Tropical, far-flung	EXOTIC
MODERNISE	UPDATE
ITEM OF FOOTWEAR	SHOE
COMPANY EMBLEM	LOGO
BAD-TEMPERED	GRUMPY
TEPID	LUKEWARM
Royal building	PALACE
SUNGLASSES	SHADES
Negotiate, bargain	HAGGLE
Move in a slow and awkward manner	LUMBER
Huge folklore beings	GIANTS
--- orange, English variety of apple	BLENHEIM
UP TO	UNTIL
ABSOLUTELY!	NOT HALF