CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Was rye stored up in a fast-running Navy ship? (9)

6 Intend to take first lieutenant into the factory (5)

9 Will an objectionable character leap into action? (7)

10 Hard rock used to build Tangier (7) 11 Expression of agreement by US lawyer in place in southern Spain (5)

12 Is quite alert when working at the final dance (2,3,4)

13 Odds on painting coming back in, joining a band (5)

14 Recognition of a conflict in Europe. Up to a point (9)

17 Find a role for some workers, at last, on the flat (9)

19 Lots of bakery items left inside (5) 21 Hair-style in line with a wave is unchangeable (9)

24 Monsters appear to be taken from a work in progress (5)

26 Is upset abut lies, and rebuttals (7)

27 Did Germany target the French, right at the end, with a luxury car? (7) 28 Second stream is a sensible place for a dandy (5)

29 It’s not difficult to leave in good order, so is quite relaxed (4-5)

DOWN

1 in Delaware, for instance, counter move to exclude people (5)

2 Runs new church in the wrong way, showing a strong dislike (7)

3 Great welcome for film star, etc, but can be left with a reprimand (3,6)

4 Measure the amount of drink in a glass (4,2,3)

5 On the one hand, not left, in truth (5) 6 Was a royal residence without a place to build it? (5)

7 Spend a little time in a narrow opening, to stir things up (7)

8 Tries to sell up some climbing frames (9) 13 Put one’s foot down before additives caused panic stations (9)

15 Affected postures that expresses some feeling, etc (9)

16 Old flame pondering on line, when examining things thoroughly (9) 18 May come to an agreement to put things in order (7)

20 French river flowing over the Spanish siren, or a German one (7)

22 To wear a head-covering, we’re told, may be of some use (5)

23 Follow some going to open Suez Canal (5) 25 Rush off with some force, but display indifference (5)