The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 12

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
Towering edifice	SKYSCRAPER
DRAINAGE CHANNEL	GUTTER
CREATE	MAKE
Substance secreted by bees	royal jelly
SPECULATE	GAMBLE
MURK	GLOOM
Brash self-confidence	BRAVADO
Glowing softly	LAMBENT
OF GREAT HEIGHT	TALL
Consecutive, continuous	UNBROKEN
CHEAP WINE	PLONK
Castle’s stronghold	KEEP
Ancient besieged citizen	TROJAN
THOROUGHGOING	RIGOROUS
Prone to having short-lived and whimsical interests	FADDY
Gun-carrying soldier	RIFLEMAN
Attic; hit high	LOFT
TOBACCO USER	SMOKER
PAY	REMUNERATION