CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1 Drew things out, one maintained, so

preserved it (9)

6 The doctor used a pink paper for a sketch

(5)

9 Some who mess about with a top side

throws things (7)

10 At short notice, sit with some fatty

characters (7)

11 When in charge, one has little hesitation in

being more chilled (5)

12 Acting separately, some workers find

accommodation (9)

13 A new force left, at the end, on the corner

(5)

14 Can one get there to pick up what has been

left to you (9)

17 Affected postures, in different positions,

like viewpoints ( 9)

19 When wide-awake have a drink right at the

end (5)

21 Priest reads ode about a reckless daredevil (9)

24 Spotted, we're told, on location, on the first

day (5)

26 Very close to hearing in close proximity (7) 27 On the day before, the others get to the

highest point (7)

28 Lived with daughter in front of the band (5) 29 Is about to get close relatives to act as the

opposition (9)

Down

1 Set a limit on finding right one in the Med (5)

2 A small number object to having zilch (7)

3 Is determined to be resolute, to be honest

(2,7)

4 New shade cut up, but was not harmed (9)

5 Have a drink before a production, at some

stage (5)

6 Go with the flow in some driven snow (5)

7 Gone off with a top player at the peak (7)

8 Negotiate with some workers to have time

for therapy (9)

13 Deserted a group working with the boss, on

paper (9)

15 About to pack things away, and runs after

those making good (9)

16 Changes over, making deals in a specialist

market (9)

18 Try, at the end, to have a will (7)

20 In a former time, engineers could be quite intense (7)

22 Build things up before having first-class

time (5)

23 Following on from the end of 6 across, with

little hesitation (5)

25 Hopes that engagements will bear fruit (5)