LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION, No 1229:

ACROSS: 1 Donnybrooks 10 Allen keys 11+23 Carol singer 12 Lurched 13 Gleamed 14 Pearl-white 16+24 Rose campion 18 Ruhr 19 Travellers 25 Removal 27 Sprig 28 Gene banks 29 Crystal ball

DOWN: 2 Oiler 3 Nine-hole 4 Breadth 5 On sight 6 Kicked 7 Call-up 8 Trombone 9 Pledge 15 Alhambra 17 Plumb bob 18 Racist 20 Reneges 21 Veranda 22 Splash 26 Vinyl