The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 09 29

The Times Concise

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