The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 05 31

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
AXILLA	ARMPIT
Colourful atmospheric phenomenon	RAINBOW
Engine of a vehicle	MOTOR
FEMALE RELATIVE	AUNT
LEND A HAND	ASSIST
MILITARY LAND FORCE	ARMY
Mutually comprehensible means to communicate	LINGUA FRANCA
PARCHED	ARID
Plants lasting for a single season only	ANNUALS
SCOTTISH CITY	ABERDEEN
Self-possession, poise	APLOMB
Shop-front canopy	AWNING
SKEWWHIFF	AWRY
VAST PERIOD OF TIME	AEON
VERDI OPERA	AIDA
Word of similar meaning	SYNONYM
Smouldering coal	EMBER
Helping (a criminal)	ABETTING
EGOTISTICAL	ARROGANT
DISREGARDED	IGNORED
DISAFFECT	ALIENATE