CROSSWORD

Clues across

1. Bloke leads a few knights created at random for anniversary celebration (3,6,5) 10. Consumed half each by 2200 hours (5) 11. I wondered perhaps, could you describe it as a sort of old-fashioned duvet? (9) 12. Having a singular vision, like a needle for working on the bias? (3-4) 13. Norman, having been stripped, gets Dorothy around, the wuss (7) 14. Ceremonies as titles are announced (5) 16. Put shoe in by mistake, getting into trouble (2,3,4) 19. Fiddling around, we aligned a lens to take in the broad view (4-5) 20. Snacks made from pasta (5) 22. A new interpretation of pure art brings a state of overwhelming exhilaration (7) 25. National insurance scheme applied by the defendant (7) 27. Lazy Susan learnt but with difficulty (9) 28. Earlier pop idol remixed by bridge player (5) 29. A way to sterilise Austrian poets I worked out (14)

Clues down

2. Deal with being embraced by wobbly nude in the raw (9) 3. Have a soft spot for early childhood but not at home to begin with (5) 4. Cycling around Danish capital is charming (9) 5. Finished but resentful if off first (5) 6. Missile installed in home makes it most cramped (9) 7. Curry for one of the wedding party (5) 8. Lid for a vat used as a garment (4,3) 9. Impressionist of note bent iron (6) 15. Figurine shows alien-in-law (9) 17. Some kids eat greens, remarkably (9) 18. In conflict with pope, stood corrected (7,2) 19. Operate spinner and stuff on the bench superficially (7) 21. Do send out to get thoroughly moisturised (6) 23. Fringe benefits for coffee makers (5) 24. Bit burnt at the end of the month towards the end of the year (5) 26. How to get someone new on the committee: work in bed (2-3)