The Times - Concise - Times Concise No 8270

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Clues Answers
Attempt TRY
Common insect LADYBIRD
Cut; bargain SNIP
Eg, elbow or ankle JOINT
Everywhere applicable UNIVERSAL
Examine; map, plan SURVEY
Foreboding OMINOUS
Giver, benefactor DONOR
Harden; group SET
Highest point of excellence ACME
Hypocritically pious SANCTIMONIOUS
In a characteristic mode of expression IDIOMATICALLY
Infusion green tea
Clues Answers
Molar tooth GRINDER
Obtain by force EXTORT
Place of entry INLET
Prison sentence TIME
Quick clever reply RIPOSTE
Raise to a higher standard UPGRADE
Recipient of post ADDRESSEE
Rhythmic hum THRUM
Short time SECOND
Slight earthquake TREMOR
Terminates ENDS
Wearing a short coat JACKETED
Word for word VERBATIM