The Times Concise puzzle clues 2016 Sep 23

• Affable, good-humoured Crossword Clue
• All in straight lines Crossword Clue
• Arm joint Crossword Clue
• Critical explanation of scripture Crossword Clue
• Decode Crossword Clue
• Former capital city in Kazakhstan Crossword Clue
• Game played with cues Crossword Clue
• Geological period Crossword Clue
• Instructive comparison Crossword Clue
• Lancashire city Crossword Clue
• New soldier Crossword Clue
• Relating to a form of gold Crossword Clue
• Snake Crossword Clue
• Sum up; say further Crossword Clue
• Use a crystal ball Crossword Clue
• Variety of pepper Crossword Clue
• Very large-leaved shrub Crossword Clue