Irish Times (Simplex) - Mar 17 2022

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A spicy pepper sauce TABASCO
A thick drink of pureed fruit, with yogurt perhaps SMOOTHIE
A way of doing something METHOD
A widespread decline in trade causes it RECESSION
Athletic circus performers ACROBATS
Coax using flattery CAJOLE
Competent, fit ABLE
Country and porcelain CHINA
Declare to be free from blame ABSOLVE
Distance above ground HEIGHT
Establishments where loans are made on personal property PAWNSHOPS
Facially more attractive PRETTIER
Free someone from danger or captivity RESCUE
Go over the main points again RECAP
Grasp it and tackle a difficulty NETTLE
Greek nymph who pined away until only her voice remained ECHO
Hallowe'en cake BARMBRACK
Heroine of ''The Merchant of Venice'' PORTIA
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High in stature TALL
In a relaxed way, without any fuss CALMLY
Is the sea rife with this strange aromatic flower? FREESIA
It's your wealth, they say HEALTH
Make a selection CHOOSE
Models of excellence IDEALS
Niche or alcove set in a wall RECESS
Object used to indicate a position or route MARKER
Of dogs CANINE
Person who looks after a public building or school CARETAKER
Prophetic sign, omen PORTENT
Smells, usually pleasant AROMAS
They serve as predicates in sentences VERBS
This bread is soon forgotten, it's said EATEN
Ursine animal BEAR
Was of the same mind AGREED
With no exceptions, rigorously STRICTLY
Without any difficulty EASILY