The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 04 05

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
Ability to arouse pity	PATHOS
Dark-coloured wine grape	MERLOT
Dishevelled youngster	URCHIN
Fine surface layer	VENEER
Growing uncontrollably	RAMPANT
Hornbeam or spruce, eg	TREE
Ian Rankin detective	REBUS
PALM FRUIT	COCONUT
PLAYHOUSE	THEATRE
Put in a different order	REJIG
Spoil, hinder	IMPAIR
Take over a duty from	RELIEVE
Territory governed by certain Middle Eastern rulers	SHEIKHDOM
Unit of 4,840 square yards	ACRE
AGREE	CONCUR
Step (on)	TREAD
GOURMET	EPICURE
FAREWELL!	SEE YOU
BREED OF DAIRY CATTLE	JERSEY
BIZARRE	SURREAL
WEARY	TIRED
HOUSEBREAKER	BURGLAR
CHOOSE	SELECT
Bob ---, co-organiser of Live Aid	GELDOF