CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 A charming expression (11) 9 No charge is made, so get release (4) 10 Knock on wood if you want to become such a player (11) 11 Highlight one’s seen in the theatrical world (4) 14 Reg struggling in last, but still the greatest (7) 16 Crab tea prepared for the panda (7) 17 Made an effort, though tired out (5) 18 Get the bird, or one encore? (4) 19 Mark gets nothing less than a film award (4) 20 Wild bears that may cut up rough (5) 22 Gallery object is a welcome surprise (7) 23 It’s cooked in South African tradition (7) 24 Left somewhat short (4) 28 Crazy way a teacher may receive orders? (3,4,4) 29 Help to translate from Latin and French (4) 30 Man of intelligence moves centre stage (6,5)

DOWN

2 Spends money on extras, we hear (4) 3 Very little to put into the morning hours (4) 4 Unbeliever is at the assembly (7) 5 Trouble spots for teenagers? (4) 6 Secured when wandering or let loose (7) 7 The North Sea? Yes and no (6,5) 8 Private sign for office workers (11) 12 The policemen to send after skyjackers? (6,5) 13 What motoring school is expected to do for fireman’s boss? (5,6) 15 Put your foot down! (5) 16 Alcoholic drinks, things that give a buzz? About right (5) 20 Dishonestly acquire piece of riding gear (7) 21 Dedicated a Sterne novel (7) 25 An opening celebration or its aftermath (4) 26 He’s rough, tough, loveless, confused (4) 27 One imprisoned as murderer (4)