The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 09

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
Cider-like drink	PERRY
Decorative fold in a fabric	PLEAT
Defensive enclosure of upright posts	STOCKADE
Intricate ornamental pattern	TRACERY
Like Stilton, eg	CHEESY
METALWORKER	SMITH
Outspoken, direct	FORTHRIGHT
Provide reasons for	EXPLAIN
Wider impact of apparently localised events	ripple effect
Disorderly pile	HEAP
DIFFERENCE OF OPINION	DISAGREEMENT
DEMON	FIEND
CESSATION	STOPPAGE
WATERING TUBE	HOSEPIPE
STATE BENEFIT	DOLE
SOFT MINERAL	TALC
REQUIREMENT	NEED
OLD TESTAMENT BOOK	PSALMS
ISLAMIC HOLY CITY	MECCA
INFLUENCED	AFFECTED