CRYPTIC 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 (4)

Tuesday’s Puzzle Solved