Thursday’s solutions:

Across: 1 Scarab. 4 Bosomy. 10 Primpt. 11 Soldier on. 12 Irksome. 13 Bellhop. 14 Nutmeg. 16 Nuptials. 19 Lucidity. 21 Tundra. 24 Crimson. 25 Frisson. 27 Eliminate. 28 Inlet. 29 Intend. 30 Trying.

Down: 2 Chick. 3 Reprove. 4 Basket. 5 Belabour. 6 Skillet. 7 Marshland. 8 Optional. 9 Snap. 15 Tactician. 17 Stagnate. 18 Standard. 20 Despite. 22 Utility. 23 Affect. 24 Clef. 26 Salon.