The Times Concise puzzle clues 2023 Dec 28

• Affectedly sweet or cute Crossword Clue
• Brief halt in breathing Crossword Clue
• Comic-strip beagle Crossword Clue
• Edge of a hat or cup Crossword Clue
• Haul, lug Crossword Clue
• Imitate Crossword Clue
• In the direction of Crossword Clue
• Mixture of fat and flour Crossword Clue
• Most severe Crossword Clue
• Natural pigment Crossword Clue
• Of an extremely high temperature Crossword Clue
• (Of the weather) wet Crossword Clue
• Perform breaststroke, eg Crossword Clue
• Period of the year Crossword Clue
• Praise, revere Crossword Clue
• Propose as a candidate Crossword Clue
• Secure with shackles Crossword Clue
• Shelled reptile Crossword Clue
• Short interview with a member of the public Crossword Clue
• Student granted additional responsibility Crossword Clue
• Study of people in the working environment Crossword Clue
• Suitable for the open sea Crossword Clue
• Synthetic fabric Crossword Clue
• Unit of gold purity Crossword Clue
• Usually Crossword Clue
• --- victory, goal achieved at a ruinous cost Crossword Clue