Cryptic crossword No.1,298
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307.
ACROSS:
1 At a greater rate one goes hungry (6).
4 Chopped conifers connected to legal discovery (8).
10 The French on the double follow British university
music-maker (7).
11 Quietly cut off as a bubble burst (7).
12 How gratify otherwise this entitlement to pass? (5,2,3). 13 Drop off usual quantity of eggs initially (4).
15 What is good normally decays and repeats meaninglessly
(7).
17 Mail in beverage for dedicated follower (7).
19 Crop disease is swamping cold country-folk (7). 21 Untrustworthy block out of place (7).
23 Good and bad means of breathing (4).
24 Part of band alien teacher initially guided through
returning darkness (10).
27 Source of fruit — alternatively, salad greens (7).
28 Go lower and behold graduate getting proof of study (7). 29 Vehicles irritate clerical profession (8).
30 Conscripts keep traitor among them free (6).
DOWN:
1 Mineral after infection sees gold boom (9).
2 Hard-hitter second with small sailing-boat (7).
3 Choose right coin that’s not ordered, maybe banking
online (10).
5 Distraught pagan hero, in parentless condition (9).
6 In a great time, born black (4).
7 Take a drink for assistance (7).
8 Sponge for daughter in confinement (5).
9 Quarrel with one busy at high volume (4). 14 Commissionaire allows entrance to defender on field (10). 16 Support one keeping things on hold (9).
18 Include once-organised representative — stubborn one
(9).
20 Element of foolish swindle as broadcast (4,3).
22 Expel opportunist 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 No 1,297
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.