CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 I ramble around with aim to collect old tourist goods? (11)

9 Figure of authority hard to find in ME city mostly (5)

10 How tennis players could play their shots in future? (4,3,4)

11 Monstrous type to Greens in part (4)

14 African country after revolution embracing southern religion (5)

16 European is dishonest about, say, mournful pieces (7)

17 Ambassador found in san sadly looking pale (5)

18 Doctor before start of year to make agreement (6)

19 Due end to struggle in place newly ruled by the SNP (6)

22 Motor vehicle given green light as something carried on ship (5)

23 Rugby player raised support principally for small shops? (4-3)

24 Greek character has advantage first off getting gentle reminder (5)

25 Many auctions feature them (4)

26 Frank likes nap on break after pressure (5-6)

29 Figurative expression found in intro, perhaps (5)

30 Agitated Scot with a need to detain politician is given refund (11

YESTERDAY’S SOLUTION:

Across: 7 Offers to resign 9 Slacks 10 Diplomas 11,21 Swallows anything 13 Reside 14 Char 15 Veils 16 Flaw 17 Imager 19 Flamingo 23 Stunts 24 Sympathetic ear

DOWN

1 Crazy graduate director (3)

2 By the sound of it, instant cut (3)

3 Vengeance? Rationale with it is crooked (11)

4 Book on European language, missing introduction, shows defect (7)

5 Scottish rugby player getting league support over regulation (7)

6 Outstanding speed after exuding power (3)

7 What an active percussionist might do to indulge in publicity? (4,3,4)

8 Without charge, Dane, say, turns out to be relaxed (4,3,4)

12 Guest, a Celt I fancy, gets to show movement of hand, maybe (11)

13 Star has fixed allowance for festivity (11)

15 Ancient documents reassembled in manic spurts (11)

20 Second plan by Royal Marines to get small gun, perhaps (7)

21 Thoroughly remove dirt from thin strips initially in church (7)

26 Eat a tiny amount, we’re told, to get muscle (3)

27 Part of Highland outfit lacking large gear (3)

28 Show sign of approval with fellow from the South (3)

Down: 1 Follow the money 2 Off-color 3 Fresco 4 Stud 5 Prepares 6 Ascots 8 Granddaughters 12 Stiff 15 Verdicts 16 Failures 18 Get-ups 20 Assail 22 Glen