Irish Times (Simplex) – Jan 26 2016 Crossword Solution
| Clues |
Answers |
| 2240lbs |
TON |
| As a rule |
NORMALLY |
| Assigned to a role |
APPOINTED |
| Atmosphere surrounding the earth |
AIR |
| Band of rainbow colours |
SPECTRUM |
| Deep opening in the earth’s surface |
CHASM |
| Disrobed |
UNDRESSED |
| Don’t take the rubbish |
REFUSE |
| Exercise, wield |
EXERT |
| Extinct reptilian animal |
DINOSAUR |
| Fully developed animals |
ADULTS |
| Garden equipment |
LAWNMOWER |
| Give or send out |
ISSUE |
| Handy, practical |
USEFUL |
| Hang back, linger |
DAWDLE |
| Have confidence in |
TRUST |
| Having great strength |
POWERFUL |
| Major blood vessel |
ARTERY |
| Clues |
Answers |
| Man-made waterways |
CANALS |
| Move over something with pressure |
RUB |
| Number not divisible by two |
ODD |
| Open to question |
DOUBTFUL |
| Organs of sight in the mouth? |
EYETEETH |
| Porous substance to absorb liquid |
SPONGE |
| Produced admiration or respect in someone |
IMPRESSED |
| Saudi capital |
RIYADH |
| Self-respecting or self-important |
PROUD |
| Show to be true |
PROVE |
| Slender missiles |
ARROWS |
| Small burrowing rodent |
GERBIL |
| Small parakeet |
BUDGIE |
| Snakes, lizards, etc. |
REPTILES |
| Softly bright or radiant |
AGLOW |
| Thick rope of twisted hemp or steel wire |
CABLE |
| Tune |
MELODY |
| Very dark grey |
CHARCOAL |
