Irish Times (Simplex) – Jun 4 2018
Published in Irish Times (Simplex) Crossword. Tags: ALCOHOL, ARTERY, CHARCOAL, CHROME, DYED, LEANER, SNIPES.
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Answers |
A French brandy |
ARMAGNAC |
Bent so that one part covers the other |
FOLDED |
Black carbon from burnt wood |
CHARCOAL |
Ceremonial procession |
PARADE |
Changed the colour of fabric |
DYED |
Competitive activity with rules |
GAME |
Contemplates, considers |
REFLECTS |
Displeasing to the senses |
UGLY |
Enclosed with a palisade |
FENCED |
Epic wanderings of 13 across |
ODYSSEY |
Fashion, style |
MODE |
Fitted out with what’s necessary |
EQUIPPED |
Forceful contact between two objects |
IMPACT |
Going in |
ENTERING |
Handed over too much money |
OVERPAID |
Has need of |
REQUIRES |
Clues |
Answers |
Homer’s mythical hero |
ODYSSEUS |
Interpret in a particular way |
CONSTRUE |
Intoxicating drink |
ALCOHOL |
Is present in the universe |
EXISTS |
Major blood vessel |
ARTERY |
Members of the military |
SOLDIERS |
Pearson and O’Hare, say |
AIRPORTS |
Petty verbal attacks on the wading birds |
SNIPES |
Quiet and uncommunicative |
TACITURN |
Rubbing out |
ERASING |
Silvery metal, resists tarnishing |
CHROME |
Strip for planes to take off and land |
RUNWAY |
Taking in food |
EATING |
The windpipe |
TRACHEA |
They move about according to the seasons |
NOMADS |
Thinner, with less fat |
LEANER |