CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307 Across 1 Expert and the others are not finishing where there’s a moveable feast (6,3). 6 Deal inadequately with runner and politician (5). 9 Display arrogance with garland — European (not man) (7). 10 Press down roughly at first — that’s real enough (7). 11 Edible fungus rather light for starter (5). 12 Sense young bird’s plumage on landing (9). 13 Taking a course to use public transport? (8). 15 Dope little daughter (4). 19 Instrument from early Regency period (4). 20 Badgers — one animal disturbing others (8). 23 Go-ahead influential circle takes on debts (9). 24 Round bumble bee’s too heavy (5). 26 Coalpit is refurbished, relating to visual aspect (7). 27 Old lady loves opening solo song, however debilitating it may be! (7). 28 By end of year briefly agree to break down (5). 29 Firm staggers ordinary cover (4-5). Down 1 Common element in beta males organisation (4,5). 2 In market, beginner shows natural aptitude (5). 3 Urge factory to supply vegetable (8). 4 Make one react to pigment in plants (8). 5 Got out in dull routine — this may get you out of it on the cheap (6). 6 Bandage is changed with haste (6). 7 They’ve some experience, these mischievous wanderers (9). 8 Eulogy by old man starts to exceed all norms (5). 14 Rob cacti — a variety particularly vigorous (9). 16 Rides out to pull up for neglect (9). 17 Climb as a exercise with scented oils (8). 18 Calmed so mad flatterer taught lesson by sword (8). 21 Short and strong, like cattle? (6). 22 One will flatten or make curl (6). 23 Enthusiastic about nothing? Stay away! (5). 25 Recruit disturbed loner (5). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no 1,044 Across: 1 Richness; 9 Mourning; 10 Opal; 11 Fourth estate; 13 Linear; 14 Emphases; 15 Closest; 16 Theseus; 20 Affright; 22 Noetic; 23 Season ticket; 25 Inch; 26 Oklahoma; 27 Lathered. Down: 2 Imperial; 3 Half measures; 4 Enquires; 5 Smatter; 6 Tune up; 7 Visa; 8 Ogresses; 12 Transvestite; 15 Chat show; 17 Handknit; 18 Unicycle; 19 Ethical; 21Gundog; 24 Axle.