The Times Concise puzzle clues 2016 Apr 12

• Cause of excitement Crossword Clue
• Colour of ashes Crossword Clue
• Comprehend Crossword Clue
• Distinct area or portion Crossword Clue
• Edge; impudence Crossword Clue
• Held back Crossword Clue
• In the vanguard Crossword Clue
• Like many beaches Crossword Clue
• Merry Widow composer Crossword Clue
• (Of an opportunity) very favourable Crossword Clue
• Old county of S. England Crossword Clue
• Part of France Crossword Clue
• Reproductive body Crossword Clue
• Scornful, contemptuous Crossword Clue
• Southern US state Crossword Clue
• Spinning toys Crossword Clue
• Store of weapons Crossword Clue
• With sharply-detached notes Crossword Clue