The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 04 04

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
Defending champion	TITLEHOLDER
Long narrow landform	RIDGE
Shift direction suddenly	VEER
SKETCHED	DREW
Soldiers’ refectory	MESS
Teaching specialist	EDUCATOR
ACCIDENTALLY	by chance
TRYING EXPERIENCE	ORDEAL
SECRET HOARD	STASH
PRICE	COST
EVANGELIST	LUKE
CONTINUE	CARRY ON
Ready to work at short notice if required	ON CALL
Postal details	ADDRESS
From Mali or Malawi, eg	AFRICAN
District, locality	AREA
Dishonestly planned scheme	PUT-UP JOB
Become totally depleted	run dry