The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 09

The Times Concise

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