The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2023 12 22

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
Bleak, devoid of life	BARREN
SKIN IRRITATION	ITCH
Older male relative	GRANDPA
Engraved using acid	ETCHED
THEREFORE	ERGO
Common geese	greylags
ITEMS OF JEWELLERY	EARRINGS
GO AWAY!	SHOO
One asking searching questions	INTERROGATOR
LODGING HOUSE	HOSTEL
Having a pale grey colour	ASHY
Travel on (a horse or bicycle, eg)	RIDE
Orchestrated attempt to hide malpractice	cover-up