CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Catch sight of a European double agent (4) 3 Splendid place from which to show off in the US (10) 10 Panel may have what it takes to make the decisions here (9) 11 Is working, thanks to top plumber who is readily available (2,3) 12 It’s a racket to leave with a wild dog down under (5) 13 To experiment on a patient may set a precedent (4,4) 15 Run away from 22 across to get fertile land on the coast (7) 17 Is beginning to lose time, so is keeping an eye on it (7) 19 At this time, and in this place, is out of the running (7) 21 Dispute with right-back, initially, before taking a corner (7) 22 Look after 24 across to produce a comfortable item of furniture (8) 24 Can begin to spoil one with star quality (5) 27 Object to empty trench kept in good order (5) 28 Gain advancement by being in favour of a resolution ... (9) 29 ... but makes changes to it with some workers on time (10) 30 Studies part of the garden shrubbery (4)

DOWN

1 Manifestation of flesh and blood in constitution (10) 2 Concoct a scheme to include one. It’s obvious (5) 4 Did one making a wake-up call record over top orchestra? (7) 5 In the end, mess about getting our just deserts (7) 6 Supplies cut short taking only one in, but he won’t complain (5) 7 Is giving evidence at a trial, in good order (9) 8 One who is cheated by a small party, by the end (4) 9 At short notice, draw up veto on account by lawyer (8) 14 One from Athens docked before other workers, at times (10) 16 Firm crew needed aid to get over timidity (9) 18 If on a chart, manage to get craft fixed securely (2,6) 20 In the past, had quite enough, for instance (7) 21 Solve the clues to get a satisfactory result (4,3) 23 Rogue, say, came back to be imprisoned (5) 25 Get along with former US President in uniform (5) 26 Stake up a dangerous summit (4)