CRYP TIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Recaps fact: alien arrived in this? ( 10) 6 Ariosto desired to pen these? (4) 9 Lower a bed ( 5) 10 One who coerces animal to sleep by river ( 9) 12 Story about origins of dashing prince – one that’s turned into a frog? ( 7) 13 Left a study piled high ( 5) 15 I’m seen fighting with bridge player, starting as adversaries ( 7) 17 Food Spanish artist almost returned, disgruntled ( 7) 19 A time to invite bid ( 7) 21 Perhaps a newspaper story

( 7) 22 King won over signora’s heart

– that’s understood ( 5) 24 A friend – flipping rugby union enthusiast ( 7) 27 Stroke goat, perhaps, then run ( 9) 28 A battle with leader in

Europe? That’s wise ( 5) 29 Bring home vase by the sound

of it (4) 30 New pact EEC can sanction

( 10) DOWN 1 Party in Scotland includes adult game (4) 2 A hunk intended to leave a small home? ( 9) 3 Correct conclusion about this writer ( 5) 4 Make fun of condescending type turning up for strips ( 7) 5 One that buzzes annoyingly around a London college in a bogus manner ( 7) 7 Stunned daughter stared, scratching head ( 5) 8 Crooked teeth – gran’s wanting a new brace ( 10) 11 Editor picked up on aspect to amuse ( 7) 14 Amazing statement supported by expert ( 10) 16 I’m set for final take- off with blokes on board jumbo ( 7) 18 Not confident to get certificate in uni? An upset ( 9) 20 Two females in car – it

crashed in market ( 7) 21 Inspect any ales drunk ( 7) 23 Young wizard has no power to

create animal ( 5) 25 Demand former lover behave

( 5) 26 Yours truly about to get bare

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