DAILY BRAIN TEASERS

Across

1 More crooked and possibly better at being kept in the dark? (7)

9 Normal type of flag (8)

10 Reply obtained from letter I posted (7)

11 No – crazy is the beginning of mind wandering (8)

12 Screen type that’s part of donor’s contribution? (6)

13 Prince possibly not coming back for this dance (10)

15 Fast-running water: such a tedious thing (4)

16 Direct tax for part of policeman’s job (5,4)

21 Friend finally cries having left girl (4)

22 Wrapping up love-token, in a place where the match might happen? (6,4)

24 Dig up former partner: strong smell emanating initially (6)

25 Scrap fish in sort of pudding (8)

27 One who flies, American’s in particular part of airport (7)

28 Missing milk? It could be thrown into yon drain! (3-5)

29 Sudden eruption – and, reportedly, what might stifle it? (7)

Down

2 Hand-me-down: what next in line might use for clothing? (8)

3 Men in depots kneaded bread? (8)

4 Pulling out, seeing tense resistance in challenging surroundings (10)

5 Oil’s too much, love! (4)

6 It’s dangerous, worldwide organisation having strongbox (6)

7 Save one’s thanks for person serving drinks (7)

8 Strange fellows having first bit of trouble in scrap (7)

11 Almost a disaster – the gin ran out (4,5)

14 Smart clothing genius assembled with lout (6,4)

17 Coverings that could make a shy mask? (8)

18 Lead quietly, getting over bad back (8)

19 Standing and helping to hold book (7)

20 Inspect cut up explosive device (7)

23 Poor ailing animal (6) 26 Geek spotted in diner, dribbling (4)