CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

NO 1,085

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Across 1 One goes hungry more quickly (6). 4 Exotic conifers connected to legal investigation (8). 10 The French twice come after British university music-maker (7). 11 Held up in favour — clergyman and journalist (7). 12 How gratify otherwise such entitlement to pass? (5,2,3). 13 Closely study minute opening (4). 15 Writers admit right, as has been stated, for people (7). 17 Mail in drink for chosen follower (7). 19 Crop disease is swamping one hundred country-people (7). 21 Irregular block out of place (7). 23 Good and bad breathing equipment (4). 24 Part of band alien tenor guided through returning darkness (10). 27 Source of fruit — alternatively, salad greens (7). 28 Go lower — see graduate get proof of study (7). 29 Vehicles irritate bureaucrats (8). 30 Conscripts set traitor among them free (6). Down 1 A mineral for fever — or fighting practice (9). 2 Hard-hitting one second with boat (7). 3 Choose right coin absurdly, banking online, maybe (10). 5 Refuge for distraught pagan hero (9). 6 Forceful personalities surround game with stimulants (4). 7 Take a drink to help (7). 8 Sponge from daughter in confinement (5). 9 Some sail for ocean hazard (4). 14 Bouncer gives entrance to defender on field (10). 16 Support one putting things on hold (9). 18 Include once-organised parliamentarian — stubborn one (9). 20 Element of foolish swindle on telephone (7). 22 Upshot of seller keeping vessel (7). 23 Gravity and space improve appearance (5). 25 Fairly good container for scraps (4). 26 The deepest swimmer? (4). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no. 1,084 Across: 1 Overmodest; 6 Nigh; 9 Themselves; 10 Snag; 12 Stye; 13 Gleanings; 15 Tarrying; 16 Hawser; 18 Wallow; 20 Campaign; 23 Resurface; 24 Etch; 26 Exes; 27 Negativism; 28 Sett; 29 Otherworld. Down: 1 Oath; 2 Eventer; 3 Mystery tours; 4 Diligent; 5 Sweden; 7 Innings; 8 High-strung; 11 Sneak preview; 14 Stewardess; 17 Macerate; 19 Lushest; 21 Itchier; 22 Talent; 25 Amid. The Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword Book, containing 60 crosswords, is available for €8.00, including postage. Call (01)8335305 or email glenbower@iol.ie.