CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 An academic period of study was curtailed temporarily (2,3,5,4) 9 Did an old ox bolt off with a set of computer programs? (7) 10 At last, a preliminary race was about to end, at some stage (7) 11 Speak with passion about something in vogue (4) 12 In the past, US city suffered great distress (5) 13 Measure can show there’s nothing left to drink (4) 16 Is ready to get 21 down, and put it in writing (3,4) 17 Has to finish hearing, in order to attract attention (6) 19 Pop group heard they were not allowed to perform (6) 22 A body of soldiers lost little time to prepare a diet (7) 25 Is eager to get into gear, and to take energy from it (4) 26 Need a second, for example, to put something to the test (5) 27 Deploy a small group of soldiers in the United States (4) 30 Understand how to make a profit, and how to make it happen (7) 31 Cares about a new type of Arab nomad, in the past (7) 32 Gain entry to trial, and may be reprimanded for it (3,4,7) DOWN 1 Concentration needed to get a return on investment, in consequence (8) 2 Notwithstanding that, had little time for deliberation (7) 3 Some face a travel ban to small Italian island (4) 4 Although hard, an old flame had a shot at first name for a six-sided figure (7) 5 Turn into entire production in train (7) 6 A set of three might be on the cards (4) 7 It’s about time to stray with a popular Greek wine (7) 8 Tears up agreements needed to pay for accommodation (5) 14 May have to lay on an enclosure for animals, but it won’t cost a lot (5) 15 Did a little girl, say, come back with a wise saying? (5) 18 Can get a new site developed, for example (8) 20 Mean to declare after a long time (7) 21 Leading stock-broker in moderate surroundings led to a slump (7) 22 Trades up with one who interprets the written word (5,2) 23 Did a hire-car have a place for the driver after 28 down? (4-3) 24 Leave the pack on the Border to get a 28 down (5) 28 Took little time to get a short dress (4) 29 Might have to show some spirit, if caught up in a night club riot (4)