CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1 Did an onlooker proceed, with some hesitation by the end? (6-2) 5 Has to work hard to gather enough funds. It's a predicament (6) 9 Noble type wrong to act in a superior fashion (4,4) 10 Did one man claim to take advantage of another's good nature? (6) 12 Is against getting tried, so challenged it (9) 13 Is in the frame to support production of a work of art (5) 14 Combine copper and platinum, That's an important match (3-3) 17 Head off some little spirits from carrying out wicked acts (5) 20 Got up on one's feet to seek nomination as a candidate (5) 21 Went in to an empty treaty, but had to score (6) 24 Have to change in the final term (5) 25 Had to amuse a new trainee, about to have little time for it (9) 28 Mount a cross-border attack, in a way (6) 29 Grants arranged, with little hesitation for a new arrival (8) 30 Is quite ravenous, in fact you agreed you are (6) 31 Took a risk in attempt to win on the first day (8)

Down

1 One put into position to find a splendid house (6) 2 For the second time, call to rope in a group of racehorses (6) 3 In the end, move off at a steady pace to get to the match (5) 4 Complain about getting a pound back to swallow (5) 6 Is able to be a contender with no trumps on the cards (9) 7 Hearing about sound theory, traditionally (8) 8 Yes, it took ages on line to get a new lens (8) 11 At short notice, present a way to stick together (6) 15 Down below, an eccentric type supported the main even (9) 16 Did a rag-and-bone man have time to catch an aquatic mammal? (6) 18 Is getting away with avoiding 22 down (8) 19 A net user produced a good sweet wine (8) 22 On the first day, get cross about the risk involved (6) 23 A new breed lacked energy. They are closely related (6) 26 Spent little time in a cover-up, say, and finally get the trophy (5) 27 In some roles, are actors having to respond to a cue (5)