The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 08 19

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
CONSUME	EAT
JOHN STEINBECK NOVEL	EAST OF EDEN
Maritime song	sea shanty
MILITARY ATTACK	OFFENSIVE
Revolving serving tray	LAZY SUSAN
SEMIAQUATIC MAMMAL	OTTER
SPARKLE	GLISTEN
Star sign straddling October and November	SCORPIO
TIMES LONG PAST	days of yore
Ultimately obtained (from)	DERIVED
UNFRIENDLY	ICY
Unpleasant or arduous experience	ORDEAL
MENU	BILL OF FARE
Instance of egregious overcharging	rip-off
END, CONCLUSION	FINISH
DISTANT	FAR
CONTAINER	POT
Composer of Peter Grimes and Billy Budd	BRITTEN
Cohabiting group	HOUSEHOLD