CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 For example, Halley’s operation on top ranking ship may materialise (4,2,4)

6 Cut out some things that lead to expense (4) 10 Are shaky men bold on this 2? (2,6) 11 Grow every other organic seed (5) 12 TV detective has nothing to make him gloomy (6)

13 After deviation, I travel to Australian city (7) 15 Might this pigeon be a back-seat driver? (9) 18 Apprehended the sound _ the sound of a lot of sheep (5)

19 Put label on useless Spanish river (5) 21 Be deserted by actors, they say, and descend the social scale (4,5)

23 No single story can uphold joy (7)

24 Buck accommodates the French in prison camp (6)

27 Parrot the Bohemian girl caught (5) 28 Flier’s a pearl one created (9)

29 Given a loan for a season (4) 30 A misshapen preparation for maritime skills (10)

DOWN

1 Valuable metal found by old airline in Caribbean island (4)

2 Mourn the passing of his peak (5) 3 Couple embroiled in most woe (7) 4 Investigate honour awarded following publicity (5)

5 Edgy poet sporting facial hair (9) 7 Unique individuals are running or sailing (9) 8 Comedy trio delivered what was hoped for, including even mime (3,7)

9 Cartoon character brings smile to kids (6) 14 Are the limp formations mineral deposits in shallow water? (10)

ROS SHERARD 16 Railway worker’s naming Sal as trouble (9) 17 Sedge seen by smart young lady during storm (9)

20 This is too small for a broomstick, having small rider thereof (6)

22 Climbing aid used to deceive about slope (7)

24 Appraise rumours about blood product (5) 25 Scot’s gone quiet when flooded (5) 26 Clout top off seaweed (4)