Yesterday’s solutions:

Across: - 1 Fathom. 4 Brigands. 10 Ringlet. 11 Startle. 12 Weed. 13 Cheat death. 16 Lesson. 17 Aerosol. 20 Service. 21 Father. 24 Take charge. 25 Arms. 27 Ant-hill. 29 Terrier. 30 Trainers. 31 Adhere.

Down: - 1 Farewell. 2. Tender steak. 3 Owls. 5 Restated. 6 Grand total. 7 Nut. 8 Seethe. 9 Itchy. 14 Another time. 15 Conviction. 18 Scrawler. 19 Preserve. 22 Strait. 23 Agate. 26 Arid. 28 Tea.