LATERAL THINKING: CRYPTIC

Use the cryptic clues to solve this crossword with a twist.

ACROSS

1. Pal’s joint shows camaraderie (8)

4. Pester Ratty’s burrowing friend (6)

8. Shriek causes great amusement (6)

9. Charge at gate by headless sentry and odd foemen (5,3)

12. Aroused and alert before surprising end (8)

13. In Pakistan, Zachary wrote a verse of a poem (6)

14. Run off to marry a little developer (5)

16. Recycled tin termed a disadvantage (9)

18. Called re sponsor’s answers (9)

20. Attacked son about movie alien (3,2)

22. Demonstrated how Des went back around (6)

24. Intrude in some of theatre’s passageways (8)

27. Lift a lever to break out (8)

28. Ms Derek put dice down the top of her dress (6)

29. Bets on various steak cuts (1-5)

30. He ranted about being a disciple (8)

DOWN

1. Slip missed. Ache mentioned (7)

2. Rodeo star distracted Spanish ring performers (9)

3. Put on platform (5)

5. Publicises journeys to runways (9)

6. Simulate some screen action? (25)

7. Tavern located in Minneapolis (3)

10. High jinks in Corfu nightclub (3)

11. Charge 500 for fodder (4)

15. Clear Rex ate one by accident (9)

17. Hours spent in film crowd or minutes used to decide match winner (5,4)

18. She’s been devoured by rat? Most reckless! (7)

19. Look on web for waves (4)

21. Nose wet? Say, “Don’t worry!” (2,5)

23. Duck! You and I are in debt! (3)

25. Skinhead once cooked small plain cake (5)

26. Helmsman has complex exterior (3)