LATERAL THINKING: CRYPTIC

Use the cryptic clues to solve this crossword with a twist.

ACROSS

1. Dramatic fit of nerves suffered by Cobb & Co passengers during hold-up? (5,6)

6. Stitch three points (3)

8. Was inclined to trim little Edward (6)

9. See Matt about wage being returned? It’s a measure of power! (8)

11. Lie in bed at sea? It’s unpalatable! (8)

12. Apparently, fishing mesh’ll cause annoyance (6)

13. Pull poor Kate around west (5) 15. Porgie & Sid got together to produce talented kids (9)

17. Tip or pour out dried petal mixture (9)

19. Transmits last part on board (5) 21. Gaoled for becoming ancient (3-3) 23. Germs that don’t care a bit (8) 26. Presenting a combat bell sound (8)

27. Rachel, metal provides protection (6)

28. Weeding tool often called for by Santa (3)

29. Ireland, in a poetic way, can produce all remedies (7,4)

DOWN

1. Stool is misused by featured musician (7)

2. Great surprise shown by chaps following a maze to reach intersection (9)

3. Clientele might use resin (5) 4. Norman helped make aggregate (4)

5. Dies after triage when I’ve left – what terrible events! (9)

6. Be quiet at the back of boat, Ray! (5)

7. Part of horse wastes away (7) 10. Cut out film excerpt (4) 14. Learning to be acquainted with shelf (9)

16. Signor amuses some idiot (9) 17. Egyptian leader mentioned fair row (7) 18. I managed Persia! (4)

20. Settle outside a Washington port (7) 22. Remove completely from camera sequence (5) 24. The first noxious plant fabric (5)

25. Keen to change joint (4)