CROSSWORD

Across

1 Immodest assertion one isn’t ashamed to make (5,5) 6 He’s an American at heart (4) 10 Punish with stick? (5) 11 New aria I’d not broadcast from the centre (9) 12 Suppose it is the piano one takes up again (8)

13 She makes peace in Greece (5)

15 Dress again in regal fashion (7)

17 Sew lots perhaps but be the last to finish (7)

19 Many not able to provide a word of opposite meaning (7) 21 Reduce each damaged pen (7)

22 A joint to keep a watch on (5) 24 Colourful range of crumpets? (8)

27 Don’t forget to have another get together (9)

28 Went on a horse to the ring for the show (5)

29 I’d turn about with disastrous result (4) 30 Mathematician made riches in a way (10)

Down

1 Father of twins? (4) 2 Brave’s not another word for being vigilant (9) 3 Unused grounds (5) 4 Stern-looking sportsmen (7)

5 A devout leader insists they’re cruel (7)

7 Rear lights we hear (5) 8 Harmony in a musical instrument (10)

9 A singer has to object to one wrong note (8) 14 A sphere lacking reality (5,5)

16 Any in let out naturally (8) 18 Once beaten, explained everything (9) 20 There’ll be friction as long as he’s at work (7) 21 The ache so placed is naturally spotted (7) 23 Imprisoned dog is made to suffer (5)

25 Drum sound used in both rumba and samba (5) 26 Grass cutters are said to be extinct in New Zealand (4)