The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 09

The Times Concise

crossword answers

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