The Times Concise puzzle clues 2019 Jan 03

• — Alcohol; — acetate Crossword Clue
• Authoritarian system Crossword Clue
• Company offering protection Crossword Clue
• Cuppa maker Crossword Clue
• Excuse (an offence) Crossword Clue
• Feebly Crossword Clue
• Form of sexual reproduction Crossword Clue
• Insufficiency, dearth Crossword Clue
• In the sky Crossword Clue
• Keep possession of Crossword Clue
• Lack of colour Crossword Clue
• Lender against items Crossword Clue
• Metallic element Crossword Clue
• Mineral Crossword Clue
• Need Crossword Clue
• Raised stand Crossword Clue
• Smooth and flowing Crossword Clue
• Something intended to deceive Crossword Clue
• Stubborn person Crossword Clue
• Suddenly appearing Crossword Clue
• Very clever person Crossword Clue
• Wails in grief Crossword Clue