CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. What one does with a hula hoop? Have a go (4,2,1,5) 8. Objects to removing first of tables (7)

9. A measure of speed or a very old jar (7)

11. Plan ID, one of many stuck on noticeboard? (7,3) 12. Small elderly person’s cleaner (4)

14. Cook a souvlaki after you’ve left country (8) 16. Design short talk by sales man (6)

17. How old is someone mellow? (3)

19. Centre expanded to accommodate course (6) 21. It needs a guard to start shooting (4,4)

24. Stitch turns up on both

sides (4)

25. Cold drink, a version of Satan’s beer (7,3)

27. Study eastern cross beside a quarry (7)

28. Mournful version of Gaelic enthralling European (7)

29. Where children enjoy the spring? (6,6)

Down

1. German police go over doctored tapes (7)

2. Victor shown to be justified (10)

3. Soldiers stand up in tavern, one with a badge (8)

4. Plant spies to follow ace about (6)

5. Why people welcome publicity? (4)

6. Get rid of bouncer and illegal seller (4,3) 7. Stall-holders stop dealer somehow curbing exercises (12)

10. A destitute tenant’s mentioned minor right in property (12)

13. Commercial thoroughfare terminates in shambles (4,6)

15. An attempt in the past (3) 18. They quickly pass by border in record time (8) 20. Fighter dances to and fro, knocking out fellow (7) 22. Encourage trendy father to entertain priest (7) 23. Fleet regularly enters, for example, refuge (6) 26. Family members gathered round large oven (4)