Cryptic crossword
ACROSS
1 Disorderly at first, by end of
day put into groups (8)
5 Revolt in places near Switzerland (6)
9 Judge gets in early regularly
to see crude plant? (8)
10 Actor Herbert impressed in
adult lead, showing poise (6)
12 Mention computer systems in
church (4)
13 Sad day with drug ruined
wealthy suitor (5,5)
15 What judge makes of learned
clients, saving time? (8,5)
19 Boxing class where tea’s
drunk during contest (13)
23 Jack’s unit drops name for
old boy’s outfit (6,4)
25 Stage and film actress about
to be sacked (4)
28 Odd bits missing from gas,
coal and china plants (6)
29 Sheets etc. blend in with top
of eiderdown, folded (3,5)
30 Issue, say, soldiers rejected
(6)
31 It’s a terrible pity about Latin
becoming uncommon (8)
DOWN
1 Harsh policeman quits neighbourhood (6)
2 Damaged frigate leaves Georgia for overhaul (5)
3 Fish container smelt bad
without lid (4)
4 Preparation that’s followed by
one in Grand Prix (7)
6 Raised like some swans on the
Thames? (5)
7 Quiet birdwatcher sitting on
stone is the least tidy (9)
8 Keen gamer maybe, yobbish,
wrecked by end of night (8)
11 Group of benefactors erect
small restaurant (4)
14 Take top off sofa that hurts
(4)
15 Remove new cardie before
tea’s spilt (9)
16 Twenty-one Welshmen
initially in drag (3)
17 Censors jokes (4)
18 Men only put in reduced offer, unseen by audience (8)
20 Driver is known to inspire
danger (4)
21 Conspicuous hole in hospital
department (7)
22 Special friend kept at home
around the back (6)
24 Seal’s hoops (1-4)
26 Unionists adopt Ulster jacket
(5)
27 Slump in Turkey (4)