The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 29

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
AGED	ELDERLY
Part of a contract allowing a release from obligations	ESCAPE CLAUSE
CHURCH ROOM	VESTRY
Preset computer selection	DEFAULT
UTTERLY WICKED	EVIL
Christian period of fasting	LENT
Officially excuse or forgive	PARDON
Common viral illness	COLD
Area encompassing Birmingham	WEST MIDLANDS
HORRIFIED	AGHAST
WASHBASIN	SINK
Resonate, resound	ECHO
MODEST	HUMBLE
BALKAN REPUBLIC	ALBANIA
Fine woollen fabric	CASHMERE