For the love of words

A crossword to put your mind to.

Across

1/1D A state of seasonal good health I hope our readers are enjoying! (6,9)

4 You become this by drinking water, which helps boost immunity and hence your 1 (8)

10 Another contribution to your 1, especially when provided by the Sun (5)

11 Describing a myth or fable; could be applied to Maui or King Arthur, for example (9)

12 Relating to plants; sometimes used to describe public gardens (7) 13 Wrinkled (like a cricket pitch?!) (7)

14 Breathing devices for administering long-term artificial respiration (10)

17 A farm building for housing poultry (4)

20 Stare in amazement, often with an open mouth (4)

21 “Keep the _____ Flying” is a novel by George Orwell (10) 23 Timidity, reticence (7)

25 Another term for a player piano (7)

27 Physical activities – a valuable contribution to your 1 (9)

28 A picture, real or in the mind; also, how someone puts themselves across (5)

29 A paunch, or round type of stove (8)

30 “To the ____” is an autobiographical book by Janet Frame (2-4)

Down

1 See 1 Across

2 The part of the diurnal cycle that’s longest in 1 across (5) 3 Snarl up; metaphorically, catch in some complicated situation (8) 5 Relating to a Hindu discipline aimed at attaining a state of spiritual insight and tranquillity (5)

6 A streamlet (6)

7 Move something over a long distance; metaphorically, enrapture (9)

8 A wood nymph (5)

9 Appeases; mollifies (8)

15 A film about dancing penguins. Keeping yours warm could help your 1! (5,4)

16 Reenforce a fine, for example (8)

18 Think about the future; this can help your 1, particularly when stuck indoors (4,5)

19 Substances obtained from fruit that boost immunity and hence your 1 (8)

22 Deliver from harm (6)

23 Getting enough of this is one of the best things you can do to support your 1 (5)

24 A Mexican or West Indian plant used to make rope (5) 26 A Japanese commercial and industrial centre (5)