The Times Concise puzzle clues 2017 Feb 03

• Clerical neckwear Crossword Clue
• Cryptic question Crossword Clue
• Dry outer covering Crossword Clue
• End prematurely Crossword Clue
• Get rid of; channel Crossword Clue
• Hackneyed phrase Crossword Clue
• Holiday missive Crossword Clue
• (In Jewish legend) a clay figure brought to life Crossword Clue
• Margery —, author Crossword Clue
• Observes; timepieces Crossword Clue
• Seller of gems, gold, etc Crossword Clue
• Small branch Crossword Clue
• Spectre Crossword Clue
• Strikingly bright Crossword Clue
• Style of bread Crossword Clue
• (Traffic) lights Crossword Clue
• Training conference Crossword Clue
• Very good chess player Crossword Clue
• Wheeled artillery support Crossword Clue