CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1 Intimidates one to get there when Stan is

involved (9)

6 Some on the opposing side can't issue

decrees (5)

9 A Cabinet member lost one in a large church

(7)

10 He consolidates an international body,

provided one had little hesitation (7)

11 Might she stitch up part of the drainage

system? (5)

12 To be exact, one had to use minute

accuracy (9)

13 Targeted a return to the press, etc (5)

14 Left student out, at the end, turning out to

be quite troubled (9)

17 Get a grip on some workers, at the end, in

the local area (9)

19 Intends to have the wherewithal, on

average, starting soon (5)

21 Satin, alas, used up by some big dogs (9)

24 In the past, do one's bit with 12 across (5)

26 At the start, one has to sign on the dotted

line (7)

27 Think about how one led the wise men to

the Grampian area (7) 28 Add spice right away. It's much wiser. (5)

29 Insipid characters can lack discernment (9)

Down

1 If it's up to me, start study of large volumes

(5)

2 Was about to get fresh energy to begin

decoration when renovated (7)

3 Has to cope with the consequences following lesson in the science of numbers in the US (9)

4 Did Peter run off with a feeling of ecstasy?

(9)

5 Dressing up as universal church (5)

6 Following "The Greatest" boxer, initially, one

had to have an excuse (5)

7 Hearing about a little girl can be of little

importance (7)

8 A seer ends up with musical performances

outside (9)

13 Can start machines, designed for skilled

workers (9)

15 One meets all requirements, so pays in full

(9)

16 Make a scene, at the end, although normally

quite moderate (9) 18 Is examining a trial, in good order (7)

20 It's a carve-up with one showing

covetousness (7)

22 One attempting to get to a German city (5)

23 Everyone had to return, to share things

out (5)

25 Large growths found in a garden centre,

essentially (5)