The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 09

The Times Concise

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