The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 09

The Times Concise

crossword answers

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