Irish Times (Simplex) - Apr 15 2023

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Absorbent cloth TOWEL
Allotted portion RATION
Be cognizant of KNOW
Bore who talks a great deal and says very little WINDBAG
Came to know LEARNED
Cavity in a volcano CRATER
Changes to suit a new purpose ADAPTS
Chess piece and member of the clergy BISHOP
Christian penitential period LENT
Classical dance form BALLET
Comparatively good BETTER
Counter in a drinking establishment BAR
Drink SUP
Earlier or in front of BEFORE
Egg of a louse NIT
Energy, vitality PEP
Expression of approval and commendation KUDOS
Eyeshade VISOR
Gave instructions to ORDERED
Image, notion or concept IDEA
Lags behind TRAILS
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Long narrow carpets RUNNERS
More limited in duration SHORTER
Not taking sides NEUTRAL
Offspring of a donkey and horse MULE
Perversions of the truth LIES
Requiring the least effort EASIEST
Restrained in style or quality SUBDUED
Rhythmic contractions and expansions of the arteries PULSES
Seasoned stew of vegetables RAGOUT
Shed tears WEEP
Ship's crew member SAILOR
Slow and ... wins the race STEADY
State in which blood-flow is stopped STASIS
Striped animals ZEBRAS
They're scored POINTS
Took the first step BEGAN
USA art I turn over to a mountainous country AUSTRIA
Very lightly cooked meat RARE
Where bread and cakes are made BAKERY
Withdrawal for prayer or meditation RETREAT
Without slope or tilt FLAT