CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO 1,221
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Across
1 Group of actors in unfinished hairpiece get rattled at first (6). 4 A merry time with slave fit to work (8). 10 Beg bridge opponents to stand a drink (7). 11 One blames accountant and employer (7). 12 Induce coup when rum not seized (10). 13 Look pleased with son to go the distance (4). 15 Strange nonsense - to ignore one Northern agreement (7). 17 Praise for company doctor protecting people (7). 19 Hot blow for gentleman taking business back and forward (7). 21 Head South except when overcast (7). 23 Honour daughter leaving lunch, maybe (4). 24 Tried on in a way beyond normal limits (10). 27 Strange ritual entertains Turkish leader in name only (7). 28 Goblet of tea accompanied by parasites (7). 29 Shape supporter in punctilious way (8). 30 Slight depression when Parliament’s away (6).
Down
1 2 3 5 Mules Foresight, Slowly Away from tour, disappears in shaking home, advance arrive in and order of quivering organised at to result save (7). (9). knowledge scene (9). (10). 6 Change position of fixer who’s sharp with a broad head (4). 7 In underwear, one gets half a trace (7). 8 Generous to let all readers get entertained initially (5). 9 High up in work (4). 14 Free to proceed, holding up familiar illustration (10). 16 Cold nurse, it turns out, is one up to no good (9). 18 Messes up prepared food the day before lads outside (9). 20 Cleric keeping ace, as source of power (7). 22 Look over and take chopper up to pit (7). 23 Convenient, turning up after second recurring theme (5). 25 Shake one who can be depended on (4). 26 Prayer for peace starting on meadow (4).