CRYPTIC CROSSWORD no 1,108
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307 Across 1 As written — knight, that is — gets unwarranted leave (6). 4 Manual worker with reserve (8). 10 Looked up to flier, stuck in the mud (7). 11 Unpleasant sounds return around special period of activity (7). 12 US botanist interfered with travel depot (3,7). 13 Loose woman at party with axes (4). 15 All right, ring to disturb buffoon, but beware! (4,3). 17 Redress misused lady’s maid (7). 19 Scoundrel with tirade against fruit (7). 21 Theological stance quoted back is interrupting (7). 23 Sticking firmly to diet (4). 24 Portion of spice wasting away (10). 27 What batsman expects is slow (7). 28 Woman keeps warm cover (7). 29 Tough youngster keeping in that place, so restrained (8). 30 One looks long for best American hospital department (6). Down 1 Mob I clash with turning all over the shop (9). 2 Revives space traveller holding special oxygen (5,2). 3 Broadcast trial on air? It’s absurd (10). 5 Disappeared in the sack, coming second without energy (9). 6 Act with silence for money (4). 7 Threatening nothing negative involving ring (7). 8 Eccentric family empty Kerry (5). 9 Prepare words to upset ebb and flow (4). 14 Caught in the communications business males first try a remedy (10). 16 Triple note about beverage is confidential (4-1-4). 18 Our trance distressed teller of tales (9). 20 Consideration for all others holding up penny bun (7). 22 Destructive wind for one screwing up? (7). 23 Drift about aimlessly with nothing in apartment (5). 25 Point to headless animal (4). 26 Useless to fish Lough Erne finally (4). Solution to Sunday Independent Cryptic Crossword no 1,107 Across: 1 Diagnosing; 6 Shop; 9 Phlegmatic; 10 Knee; 12 Dolt; 13 Weediness; 15 Red alert; 16 Shaker; 18 Scribe; 20 Diarists; 23 Hotheaded; 24 Iran; 26 Trim; 27 Ritardando;28 Heal; 29 Dealership. Down: 1 Dupe; 2 All told; 3 Nightclubber; 4 Stalwart; 5 Noises; 7 Henpeck; 8 Pressurise; 11 Higher bidder; 14 Crosshatch; 17 Windfall; 19 Retsina; 21 Staunch; 22 Advice; 25 Coop.