CRYPTIC CROSSWORD no 1,137
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307
Across
1 In looming calamity, validate weight again (5,4). 6 Back a month, own goal is obscure (5). 9 Wipe out former wordplay, say, on return (7). 10 Become fine tragic figure in vessel (5,2). 11 It’s a knockout tie when leader quits (5). 12 Act as final substitute footballer for one who’s out with hives (9). 13 Introduce to fashionable technology one devoured (8). 15 Clumsily handles on returning exchange (4). 19 Suggestion for strike about noon (4). 20 More sensible reserving time and bringing back excellent climber (8). 23 Part of furnishing for chief executive and directors (9). 24 Dodge bloke returning with stimulant (5). 26 Delivery cost for river part of journey (7). 27 Beastly row becomes more ill-tempered (7). 28 Long story about origin of Earth (5). 29 Conclude or spill the beans, giving sanction (9).
Down
1 After that the misplaced white rook is captured (9). 2 For profundity, head away from very skilled hospital (5). 3 Flier will alight, then complain loudly (8). 4 Harshness in top-quality rule, through keeping it (8). 5 Surpass former record around middle of week (6). 6 City bishop concerned with employees (6). 7 Offensive capacity of evergreen record debtor (9). 8 One stares at opening, open-mouthed, hesitant (5). 14 Maritime area, Asian one I navigate (6,3). 16 Religious prop for dog minding the light? Wrong! (6,3). 17 Obstructed journalist at the back (8). 18 One witnesses Easter TT racing (7). 21 Secure former pupil with endless corrupting influence (6). 22 For this form of flowering, I challenge you! (6). 23 Satisfied husband, with software ready finally (5). 25 At length inquiry brings in leaders’ excuse (5).