The Times – Concise – Times Concise No 8270 Crossword Solution
| Clues |
Answers |
| Attempt |
TRY |
| Common insect |
LADYBIRD |
| Cut; bargain |
SNIP |
| Eg, elbow or ankle |
JOINT |
| Everywhere applicable |
UNIVERSAL |
| Examine; map, plan |
SURVEY |
| Foreboding |
OMINOUS |
| Giver, benefactor |
DONOR |
| Harden; group |
SET |
| Highest point of excellence |
ACME |
| Hypocritically pious |
SANCTIMONIOUS |
| In a characteristic mode of expression |
IDIOMATICALLY |
| Infusion |
green tea |
| Clues |
Answers |
| Molar tooth |
GRINDER |
| Obtain by force |
EXTORT |
| Place of entry |
INLET |
| Prison sentence |
TIME |
| Quick clever reply |
RIPOSTE |
| Raise to a higher standard |
UPGRADE |
| Recipient of post |
ADDRESSEE |
| Rhythmic hum |
THRUM |
| Short time |
SECOND |
| Slight earthquake |
TREMOR |
| Terminates |
ENDS |
| Wearing a short coat |
JACKETED |
| Word for word |
VERBATIM |
