Irish Times Simplex - Crossword Answers | 2022 03 17

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