The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2021 03 27

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
CRUEL	INHUMANE
NEAT, SMART; TREE	SPRUCE
SMALL TRUMPET	BUGLE
WORK FOR NINE PLAYERS	NONET
AVOID COMMITMENT	HEDGE
SORDID CORRUPTION	SLEAZE
MISTAKES	FAULTS
LESS WET	DRIER
Preserved; 21 Across	SALTED
Knowledge gained	LEARNING
Aromatic exudation from trees	BALSAM
Animal's den	LAIR
Actors' union	EQUITY
21 Across smoked beef	PASTRAMI
(Of metal) liquefied	MOLTEN
PART OF WOODEN JOINT	TENON
BAR; WATERBIRD	RAIL
EXPERIENCED	SEASONED
CURRENCY OF IRAN	RIAL
Worried, anxious	CONCERNED
FIBBER	LIAR
Great plenty	ABUNDANCE