THE BS CROSSWORD

ACROSS

8 Dry month, following one the same except for the middle (6) 9 Round like a country union ? (3) 10 As a container it can't be beaten (4) 11 Warming of a military buildup in the crew's quarters (10) 12 Defeat to behold on ship (4) 13 He'll hurry beyond the bend (6) 16 Obscure about agreement not properly laid out (8) 17 Kidnaps sailors carrying a pipe (7) 18 A striking example of making a fortune? (7) 22 Body of a flier (8) 25 Headgear fitter for recycling (6) 26 Root saved from a rot (4) 27 An order issued by smart local provocateur (4,2,4) 30 Old PM joining in tributes (4) 31 Colour of hair you can pull (3) 32 Depraved heart? Call when champing at the bit (6)

DOWN

1 A short note which asks me to collect the money order,? (4) 2 Could a union be formed underground? (4) 3 Abandoning principles of proper setting for this era (8) 4 Cruise with his namesakes and their drums (3-4) 5 Made less it becomes small islands (6) 6 Grown up roving adventurously but not right having inferior material added (10) 7 Food giving strength, it's said (6) 14 Application needed when there's some difficulty (3) 15 Arranged to use hotel accommodation available (5,2,3) 19 Confront unflinchingly ? (8) 20 The Old Maid" playwright Akins (3) 21 Roars with anger, but is only a wind-bag (7) 23 Are you up for a date with a heavenly body ? (6) 24 Ties fool in bed? Just the opposite (6) 28 Sprightly production of Iolanthe, topless (4) 29 Female wear that wasn't long in fashion (4)