the crosswords
CRYPTIC CLUES ACROSS
1 One who has taken cover on a hill (6) 4 Not quite free to give the result of the division (8) 9 Girl in coma is out (6) 10 A way of drawing liberal applause (4,4) 12 What dogs do around trees (4) 13 Investment of capital possibly (5) 14 Site of intrigue (4) 17 Assemble and call for a lady (4,8) 20 The height of wrath (8,4) 23 Harbour transport (4) 24 Intends to give me a short answer (5) 25 Honest expression of acknowledgment (4) 28 Dog raves after fruit (8) 29 Parents separated by an ebbing waterway (6) 30 Insecure sort of job many would like to have (8) 31 Be sorry for sounding like an angry dog to one lady (6)
DOWN
1 Quick reply made to a welcome guest? (8) 2 29 Across holds an alternative view (8) 3 One-time or one time (4) 5 It’s noted for being honest and quiet (7,5) 6 They are nailed on the foot (4) 7 Allow the Spanish poison to be brought up (6) 8 Hitherto the aim of boys wanting to go out with girls (2,4) 11 It takes one for a ride (6-6) 15 Increase keenness (5) 16 Condescend to be Hamlet, we hear? (5) 18 Deportment of unusual air and grace (8) 19 Hand over a representative (8) 21 You can count on a taxi turning up with us (6) 22 Two men; one customer (6) 26 Mica in metal containers (4) 27 Just show (4)
QUICK CLUES ACROSS
1 Language of Israel (6) 4 Unquestioning (8) 9 Silvery, hard metal (6) 10 Uninformed (8) 12 Mood of petty resentment (4) 13 Spoil (5) 14 Silence (4) 17 Minor offence (12) 20 Taking liberties (12) 23 Promontory (4) 24 Professorship (5) 25 Alone (4) 28 Absurd misrepresentation (8) 29 Confused assortment (6) 30 To produce (8) 31 Swamp (6)
DOWN
1 Generous (8) 2 Strong adverse reaction (8) 3 Level (4) 5 Utmost strength (5,3,4) 6 Appearance (4) 7 Group of paid applauders (6) 8 Irritable (6) 11 Controlling group (6,4,2) 15 Disparage (5) 16 Part assigned (5) 18 South American country (8) 19 Provided that (2,4,2) 21 Mowing implement (6) 22 Leapt (6) 26 To incline (4) 27 Nimbus (4)