CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
ACROSS
1 Where one might get wet in disgrace? (5,1,5) 9 Closely watch what’s in socket (7) 10 Doctor pays out for post mortem (7) 11 Bacilli regularly give trouble (3) 12 Diplomacy impresses one disheartened lady indirectly (7) 13 Country beginning to modernise antiquated cells (7) 14 Short cloak and top (3) 15 Horse runs round
wide tree (5) 17 Baker’s agent certainly nurses a temperature (5) 18 Dialect is described in old manual originally (5) 20 Extremely stylish
Polish plant (5) 22 One dealing with
rage (3) 24 Could such an eyeglass
make men cool? (7) 25 Like some diamonds, increased then reduced (4-3) 26 Swindle English supplier
of venison (3) 27 Bendy Bus froze, not starting in such temperatures (7) 28 China misguidedly inspires Greek annoyance (7) 29 The Spanish concert is broadcast using such equipment (11)
DOWN
1 Association fit to manage bar that’s beyond reproach (15) 2 One preparing plans subsequently supports doctor (7) 3 Arrange early race (5) 4 Pitman Company with a big ship brings in millions (4,5) 5 Defeat opponents, having invested quietly in expenditure (7) 6 Embassy staff proclaim CID post should be renewed (10,5) 7 Very busy architect’s distraught, having lost art (6) 8 Autocrat’s partial to petty ranting (6) 16 Exhausted engineer housed in eastern temple (6-3) 18 Private institute recruits medical officer (6) 19 Cuban revolutionary cut friend using this? (7) 21 Rice Sam cooked a bit unevenly outside (7) 23 Stretch former
nurse (6) 25 Vicar hasn’t finished
page 1, say (5)