CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 He takes cap round – tightwad! (10) 6 Degree in Computer Science used as incentive (4) 10 We hear of 11 where firm is fine for one preparing simple food (5,4) 11 Aircraft that’s ready for use when previous four have failed? (5) 12 Murderous dictator who was last in butchery (6) 13 New kid on the block has earnings on first round (7) 15 Softies appear as spy cuts out (9) 18 If everything’s coming up these, it may put them in your cheeks (5) 19 Unlucky last recruit goes over to military band (5) 21 Scottish writer goes straight to church service when nearly finished (9) 23 No shout will upset Nasa HQ (7) 24 Treat protectively and fish will come, they say (6) 27 Rookie withdrawn in defeated action (5) 28 Tart piece crumbled will make a crackling sound (9) 29 Take boat to south to reach island (4) 30 Good luck in every top category (3,3,4)

DOWN

1 Deal with range that won’t open (4) 2 Praise former modifying key (5) 3 Concerned with punishment of friend who exchanges letters? (7) 4 Cayenne said to cover 8 as understood (5) 5 Receive magazine and argue (4,5) 7 Wing over clouds with those who cry wolf (9) 8 Now a special gift (3,7) 9 Scrape up what’s put in gap (6) 14 Random sampling of one fabric design covering another (46) 16 Overwhelm? Not surprising, you might say (4,5) 17 It’s toxic to be in charge in football team (9) 20 Small, delicate animal I took over with extreme trouble (6) 22 Finish up sage at right angle (7) 24 Get the better of cold, acquiring warmth (5) 25 Endless greenery envisaged by Brexit campaign? (5) 26 Shut up about taking exercise before looking at books (4)