CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

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Across

1. Dim acceptance for fluctuating form of money? (4,8)

8. Grey metal found shortly in middle of mound? (7)

9. Recover from e.g. voter misbehaving (3,4)

11. Problem around English hospital with manual worker slow to act? (10)

12. Industrialist Elisha found in rotisserie (4)

14. Removes by force vehicle and empty trailers in a mouldy state (5,3)

16. Light footwear one observed in exotic lands (6)

17. Overturn objection to get round container (3)

19. A university with a lot of controversy in U.S. city (6)

21. Sales rep after treatment has health setbacks (8)

24. Almost begin to dislike stupid type (4)

25. Canadian singer possibly in decline acquiring nothing (6,4)

27. Put back brightly coloured pile for crane (7)

28. Those serving, we’re told, groups of entertainers (7)

29. One with popular appeal replaces word for broadcast (5-7)

Down

1. Second kitchen utensil, very impressive sort (7)

2. Enthusiast on vessel defending Republican in close association (10)

3. Fact ham’s broken part of an engine (8)

4. Temporary ruler concerning civilised chap (6)

5. Regularly, depart with son to get light food (4)

6. Doctor in type of school that’s much fancied (7)

7. Powerful director supporting rough bar etc. needing renovation (12)

10. Others diminished four bridge players in an agitated state? (12)

13. In an emaciated condition, a duo craves for refreshment (10)

15. Problem in a kettle is palaver (not half!) (3)

18. Run down British colleague lately with actor Ralf (8)

20. One cleaning is more positive about firm (7)

22. One omitting figure in a team with authority (7)

23. Become more cheerful with benefit ahead (4,2)

26. Struggle with opinion (4)