The Times Concise - Crossword Answers | 2024 05 23

The Times Concise

Clue	Answer
SPECIOUS EXCUSE	PRETEXT
STRIP OF BACON	RASHER
ALONE	SOLITARY
ROW OF SHOPS	PARADE
ARMADA	FLEET
REDUCE	LOWER
LOOK BRIEFLY	GLANCE
LONG-WINDED	PROLIX
WALK LIKE A DUCK	WADDLE
Airtight food or drinks container	CAN
ERASE	DELETE
Voyaged, travelled	JOURNEYED
ATTACK	ASSAIL
Tip (one’s hat) respectfully	DOFF
Refer to unambiguously	SPECIFY
Small circular mark	DOT
SOAPY FOAM	SUDS
WRITING DESK	BUREAU
Rotating neutron star	PULSAR
INFLICT PAIN ON	HURT
EASILY BROKEN	FLIMSY
HOP KILN	OAST