CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Last part of course in narrow passage of water, reportedly (4,8)

8. Firm rejected label at work for building with many sides? (7)

9. Live with a term devised for feature in a pub? (4,3)

11. Remain a friend of comic beset by damaged hip and knee (4,2,4)

12. By the sound of it, top dog (4)

14. Engineers start to dig channel in Worcestershire town (8)

16. Information in addition for type of penguin (6)

17. Hook not acceptable by black cooking appliance (3)

19. Prison employee after return gets to use a pencil again (6)

21. One dog roaming around road in French region (8)

24. English archdeacon of a smooth nature (4)

25. Mel and Hector working around yard get thing for sanding (5,5)

27. Jerry’s rival put back a throw in game at a fete? (7)

28. Allude to chaps with money touring centre of resorts (7)

29. Chancers put portions out before last of diners (12)

Down

1. Henry and Oscar hated terribly rash sort (7)

2. Publication in fact I fancy showing canticle (10)

3. Snack in Kent town (8)

4. Partial deduction concerning club linked to Spain (6)

5. Mountain goat liable at intervals to get in front of cross (4)

6. Amateur actor encountered tense writer Dashiell (7)

7. Poker writers upset minister with secular job (6-6)

10. Get hint honed possibly for socially acceptable conduct (3,4,5)

13. Male with ambition in charge facing workers, begging types (10)

15. Brick carrier in house close to ground (3)

18. Group of executives with staff for cyclist Chris (8)

20. Invent crude map for moving after leaving college (5,2)

22. Delights in girl so excited about start of excursion (7)

23. This person’s agreement has influence (6)

26. One noted for exploring game on horseback (4)