CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

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DOWN

1 A doctor, in effect, started to administer a drug (8) 2 Have a considerable number, no thanks to the minority (3,1,3) 3 The leaders of new African institute found lacking in experience (4) 4 Holds one as security, so she got a move on (7) 5 Jade may indulge herself. It’s too much (7) 6 In principle, be in control, like 23 down (4) 7 Goes along with complicated ban on eels (7) 8 Studies Esperanto, at first, although bit thick (5) 14 Respond to a salesman having long day, finally (5) 15 Although injured, headed off ready for battle (5) 18 Correct some clubs, right away, having some issues (8) 20 A sailor, on his own, gathered some shellfish (7) 21 Cut up small measure; thanks for making an Italian porridge (7) 22 It’s obvious; it includes one long-suffering case (7) 23 European politician led the Queen, or another sovereign (7) 24 Urge some reporters to iron things out (5) 28 Did the first fellow fail to reach a good standard? (4) 29 Help a criminal, for instance, to take a chance (4)