The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 02 17

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
Huge folklore beings	GIANTS
Negotiate, bargain	HAGGLE
Adapt via natural selection	EVOLVE
BAD-TEMPERED	GRUMPY
Raised crossing over water or wet ground	CAUSEWAY
Sovereignty, area of control	DOMINION
ITEM OF FOOTWEAR	SHOE
--- orange, English variety of apple	BLENHEIM
Difficult, tough	HARD
Royal building	PALACE
SUNGLASSES	SHADES
Crack (a puzzle)	SOLVE
ABSOLUTELY!	NOT HALF
UP TO	UNTIL
MODERNISE	UPDATE
Person who tries to win money by taking risks	GAMBLER
Act of moving or climbing upwards	ASCENT
COMPANY EMBLEM	LOGO
Tropical, far-flung	EXOTIC
TEPID	LUKEWARM
Move in a slow and awkward manner	LUMBER