The Scotsman

Cryptic Crossword

- HUGH JOHNSON

Across

1 Going into decline, all the way

(4,4,2,3)

10 After work, turn fast to

wealthy characters (7)

11 One had to work hard, with little hesitation, to create an item of clothing (7)

12 It's good to get free, say, in the

frame (4)

13 Have little time to return with

the needy to a large extent (5) 14 Good tidings sometimes

coming from all directions (4) 17 Is sure to get right rota out of a

bursar (9)

19 First class got individual to

produce a replica (5)

20 May collide with a canal-boat

(5)

22 Wrong place on rota designed

for ancient queen (9)

24 It's strange for someone to

run company (4)

25 Standing out like one with

excessive self-esteem (5) 27 Putting on airs wearing an

Indian garment (4)

30 Sent in at the end, getting

strained (7)

31 Backs organisati­on of

protection, in case (7)

32 Have nowhere else to go

(2,1,4,6)

Down

2 Run out, at the end, having a

set pattern (7)

3 Come across some of the same

ethnic group (4)

4 Gets in through recent

eruption (5)

5 Talk about a girl's series of

lectures, etc (9)

6 Start to 3 down an old writer (4) 7 Is very active, and making good

progress (2,3,2)

8 Don't need to take things any

further (6,5,2,)

9 Was annoyed about having to

get inspected intensely (5-8) 15 When ready to sell off an item

of property (5)

16 Within range, top striker can

handle things (5)

18 Is about to get first class to face demands to become judges (9)

21 Reads aloud or repeats from

memory (7)

23 On air, rent out coach (7)

26 Did subordinat­e get into the

Sunderland squad? (5)

28 Pigment derived from a

score-draw (4)

29 Head off, having left small

amphibians (4)

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