Irish Times Simplex - Crossword Answers | 2022 03 17

crossword answers
Clue Answer
Coax using flattery CAJOLE
Establishments where loans are made on personal property PAWNSHOPS
Facially more attractive PRETTIER
Grasp it and tackle a difficulty NETTLE
GREEK NYMPH WHO PINED AWAY UNTIL ONLY HER VOICE REMAINED ECHO
Hallowe'en cake BARMBRACK
HIGH IN STATURE TALL
MAKE A SELECTION CHOOSE
Niche or alcove set in a wall RECESS
URSINE ANIMAL BEAR
Person who looks after a public building or school CARETAKER
Prophetic sign, omen PORTENT
Smells, usually pleasant AROMAS
They serve as predicates in sentences VERBS
Object used to indicate a position or route MARKER
THIS BREAD IS SOON FORGOTTEN, IT'S SAID EATEN
OF DOGS CANINE
MODELS OF EXCELLENCE IDEALS
Heroine of ''The Merchant of Venice'' PORTIA
DISTANCE ABOVE GROUND HEIGHT
DECLARE TO BE FREE FROM BLAME ABSOLVE
COUNTRY AND PORCELAIN CHINA
COMPETENT, FIT ABLE
A widespread decline in trade causes it RECESSION
A spicy pepper sauce TABASCO
Free someone from danger or captivity RESCUE