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ACROSS

1 This compiler’s critical taking time for cryptic (10) 6 Bird regularly in bliss (4) 9 Scorch sealing hot cut (5) 10 Buyer of tea’s in cleaner surroundings (9) 12 Loot is piled so high (7) 13 More enthusiastic Fortnite player? (5) 15 Section of Government ran Chequers section (7) 17 Old luvvies falter heartlessly before show’s opening (7) 19 Cap owner after vacation alfresco (7) 21 Time to accept revolutionary Labour leader’s position (7) 22 Glue is finished by end of tube (5) 24 Component of part is annealed for mechanic (7) 27 Narcissist, say, old bloke in charge across America (9) 28 Cockneys’ excitement seeing gathering (5) 29 On any occasion first lady precedes Queen (4) 30 Looking back, honour involves stardom occasionally (10)

DOWN

1 Not noticed audibly in fog (4) 2 Firm date’s changed going on diet (9) 3 French bread? (5) 4 One learning about politician in press (7) 5 Opens out posh new motor (7) 7 Flourish acquiring small chest (5) 8 Funny socialists ultimately revolt, seizing power (10) 11 Bunk wife included in house rent (7) 14 Climate unfortunately heats more round top of pole (10) 16 Short depression during cold period provokes illness (7) 18 Insect concealed by such as border plant (9) 20 Effect behind untruths, reportedly (7) 21 One seduces jerk embraced by upstanding Frenchman (7) 23 Heart following spades produces points (5) 25 Endless band around iron strongboxes (5) 26 Stomach consuming large surfeit (4)