ALAN LEE’S CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO. 446

Across

1 Annoying features of the 401. (8) 5 They are old & infirm with many diamonds. (6) 9 Three years ago, poetry trend started seeming bold. (8) 10 Bound to protect chopper prepared to take-off. (6) 12 He was a dressmaker and a master of lifelike display. (7) 13 In business with Ali, but preferred to fish. (7) 14 Gatsby star in a magical role. (7) 15 Italian river? Heard there weren’t any. (4) 19 and 20 Poet upset with lawman keeping final draft. (4,7) 24 Child’s toy held bun and tart. (7) 25 He sought to redress a wrong in Bremerhaven, Germany. (7) 26 Listed as reportedly recovered. (6) 27 Alongside a record player, find money. (8) 28 Is cheeky to teachers as session is cut short. (6) 29 Exposed riders (more than 150) covered in lesions. (8)

Down

1 Small groups told to check the classifieds. (6) 2 Parcel for a Mr. Odiham contains gunner’s equipment. (6) 3 Weird dances by misfits. (8) 4 Chap finds his cooked meal. (4,3,5) 6 Actually gather around open entrance. (6) 7 Top cop loosens ivy and clematis. (8) 8 Overthrowing ruler is lower class issue. (8) 11 Not now, at the present time. (93,) 16 Self-starter regards samples. (8) 17 Floral wear for women? (8) 18 Game suits both vulgar and formal occasion. (8) 21 Record holder only gets part of track suit. (6) 22 Is sad losing head over birds. (6) 23 Queen leaves Andrew and Edward some food. (6)