The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 09

The Times Concise

crossword answers

Clue	Answer
Cider-like drink	PERRY
Decorative fold in a fabric	PLEAT
Defensive enclosure of upright posts	STOCKADE
Intricate ornamental pattern	TRACERY
Like Stilton, eg	CHEESY
METALWORKER	SMITH
OLD TESTAMENT BOOK	PSALMS
Outspoken, direct	FORTHRIGHT
Provide reasons for	EXPLAIN
REQUIREMENT	NEED
SOFT MINERAL	TALC
Wider impact of apparently localised events	ripple effect
DEMON	FIEND
CESSATION	STOPPAGE
WATERING TUBE	HOSEPIPE
INFLUENCED	AFFECTED
Disorderly pile	HEAP
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION	DISAGREEMENT
STATE BENEFIT	DOLE
ISLAMIC HOLY CITY	MECCA