CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1 Leave in good order, abandoning a life of

crime (2,8)

6 Left a stone behind, in the end (4)

10 A man finished up having made a few

alterations (7)

11 Is about to direct one's aim to get some new

skills (7)

12 Paper over the French characters. It's

everlasting (8)

13 Reach an access point to get a hard stone

(5)

15 In one direction or another, lean towards

move to join up (6)

17 Oxbridge college gets to new island capital

(8)

19 The same cars were used in another

bloodbath (8)

21 Give credit to an ancient god at a turning

point (6)

24 Noise of 25 across, say, in good condition

(5)

25 On the way in, ring up to indicate one's

arrival (8)

28 Did a princess bring in supporter to join

volunteers? (7) 29 Dream about the Spanish precious stone

(7)

30 Passes an item through without discussion,

or a vote (4)

31 Back up at speed, although rather mediocre

(6-4)

Down

1 Was happy that the first guide left at short

notice (4)

2 A small plaice turned out to be quite

exceptional (7)

3 Drive round good mountain range (5)

4 Is one involved in action? Yes, in reality (6)

5 It's difficult to convey goods, in the main,

facing austerity (8)

7 Was quite firm that the first man had a New

Testament (7)

8 A nurse, up to a point showed some emotion

(10)

9 Second model had a 3 down, right at the end,

being more odd (8)

14 Get through, on an assignment. It's a

privilege (10)

16 Was getting up, looking to find a seat (8)

18 On a great day, turn up to get capped (8) 20 They managed to get a lot in, but were

badly beaten (7)

22 Did a tabloid cover a sporting body with a

fruit? (7)

23 In the recess, some soldiers went back to

the dance (6)

26 Left in the loop, able to mix in with the

crowd (5)

27 Gain an advantage from some old ledgers

(4)