CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Give a report that’s analysed entitlement (11)

9 Scent in a Mediterranean capital according to locals (5)

10 Bar role for opposite number (11)

11 Publicity device almost producing surprise (4)

14 Hearing is unimportant with four missing (5)

16 Pastor apt to be easily influenced (7)

17 Expel some taking part in Clyde victory (5)

18 Western country varied fuel to be practical (6)

19 One working on roof retains line as control at sea? (6)

22 Step making beginning of this study (5)

23 Plunder Italian article left in part of a book (7)

24 Slip, for example when returning, producing burn (5)

25 Republican also recalled source (4)

26 Two priests before mass in a rectory marginalised introductory measure (11)

29 Look after hospital employee (5)

30 Adversaries against tons requiring reform (11)

DOWN

1 For an audience, select film (3)

2 Rival missing late Australian native (3)

3 Novel boost found about university that’s off limits (3,2,6)

4 A European considered angry? (7)

5 Fancy first person represented in game (7)

6 Take on board food in Cowdenbeath (3)

7 Fine gold woven fabric starts to impress another major Highland town (4,7)

8 Resort barman unusually lacking a highenergy performance (11)

12 Special lot initially speaking or making unclear noises? (11)

13 Top Democrat ie more attuned to provide a reminder? (4,7)

15 Law-making on island supported by liberal state without leader (11)

20 Preserve link with name replaced by fellow (7)

21 Ordinary enclosure in front of ground for start (7)

26 Old man retaining first sign of enthusiasm for small vegetable (3)

27 Singer forgetting book is foolish type (3)

28 Positive reaction from Irish poet after losing a source of tempo (3)