CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 Foundation intended to dispose of a cellar (8) 5 One behind the other in a raft and empty boat (6) 9 Settling a bill for an open space, having made a profit (8) 10 Turn out a long column, having some backbone (6) 12 Needs to have same outlook; it was understandable (4,5) 13 Set one’s sights on excellent state, with a first degree (5) 14 Can priest lift one up in worship? (6) 17 Be accompanied by another in main town square (2,3) 20 Have little time to get behind the president (5) 21 May use a heavy hammer to build small shelves (6) 24 Did a movie star run away with another of the opposite sex? (5) 25 When poets died out they were laid down in bed (9) 28 Acknowledged that one had a strong desire (6) 29 Girl with attitude kept aloof (8) 30 Have some property in an eastern country (6) 31 In the wrong part of a ground, at first, but can get attention (5,3) DOWN 1 May turn out to be firm with me (6) 2 Never-failing to be composed in a stable

environment (6) 3 Rules on social conduct over and above society (5) 4 In Ulster, top needlewoman’s working to make a strong fabric (5) 6 Charming submission in good order (9) 7 Are many tied up in making a dangerous explosive? (8) 8 Dissolve solid material in the midst of a total collapse (8) 11 Is very strict about how to divide equally, at first (6) 15 Did a salesman begrudge having to act for other people? (9) 16 Had a secret source from a popular team (6) 18 At new stage was forced to stand still (8) 19 Is at fault for a sudden surge, creating an explosion (8) 22 Find a way in, and leave with a strong malt liquor (6) 23 Turn one’s attention to something, at short notice (6) 26 Indicate where to find an Italian runner in time (5) 27 Occupied a plant to produce a type of silk (5)