The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2022 11 18

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
SUBSTANCE IN WHEAT	GLUTEN
Claudio —, composer	MONTEVERDI
COLD PERIOD	ICE AGE
ITEM OF FOOTWEAR	SHOE
Proficient sportsperson	ATHLETE
Selective slaughter of animals	CULL
Smear carelessly	DAUB
IMPRESSIVE APPEARANCE	PRESENCE
UNDULATIONS	WAVES
Large arm muscle	BICEPS
Military wear	UNIFORM
MAKE SMALL CHANGES TO	AMEND
RICH BUSINESSMAN	OLIGARCH
EXPERTISE	SKILL
MOVE FORWARD	ADVANCE
Upbringing and previous history	BACKGROUND
PLANT OF LILY FAMILY	ASPIDISTRA
HANGMAN'S ROPE	NOOSE
Densely developed	built-up
EG, WHALE OR DOLPHIN	CETACEAN
VERY SMALL AMOUNT	IOTA
Apparent, seeming	OSTENSIBLE
URBAN AREA	TOWNSHIP