CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. King opens new hospital without one to discuss work (4,4)

5. Good story about duke on royal aircraft (6)

9. Popular Democrat receiving very old diamonds sent bill (8)

10. Piece of poetry inspires Tanzanian to some extent (6)

12. English anger Republic (4) 13. Eccentric male escort delayed arrivals (10)

15. Smug use of lighters must be modified (4-9)

19. Being diligent and deliberate about one medical speciality (13) 23. Crush bowl made of clay hotel’s thrown out (10) 25. Female recruits old trainer, say (4)

28. Many return papers, showing little emotion (6) 29. Not easily moved due to bar being out ofplace (8) 30. Second former PM’s case (6)

31. One appreciating fine art ate these nuts (8)

Down

1. Stand for pot requires sort of square bolt (6) 2. Potentially shocking, initially revolutionary organ (5)

3. It’s wrong limiting height to climb (4)

4. Start broadcast al fresco (4-3)

6. Head off drunk for game (5)

7. Marshal guards one presenting a hazard (9) 8. Carry out another ap praisal concerning Jenny? (8)

11. Diver almost overturned block of ice (4)

14. British officer upset group of allies (4)

15. French novelist notes unusual building material (9)

16. Popular name for tavern (3)

17. Communist’s gait (4) 18. A rowdy disco is creating circulation problem (8) 20. Old street in Paris raised money (4)

21. Rock singer enthrals millions (7)

22. Composed lover’s song without notice (6)

24. Proclamation inspired by oppressive dictator (5) 26. Cast possess bracing energy (5)

27. Small occasionally quaint clubs, for example (4)