Yesterday’s solutions:

Across: 1 Shamble. 5 Observe. 9 Ousel. 10 Red-handed. 11 Turnip. 12 Spun-yarn. 14 Andes. 15 Absentees. 18 Dismantle. 20 Grace. 22 Set right. 24 Starch. 26 Mince pies. 27 Ameer. 28 Not well. 29 Dresses.

Down: 1 Shorthand. 2 Assured. 3 Baltic Sea. 4 Earn. 5 Oedipus Rex. 6 Spain. 7 Radiate. 8 Eldon. 13 Nautch girl. 16 Nightmare. 17 Shepherds. 19 Satinet. 21 Airless. 22 Simon. 23 Irene. 25 Used.