CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 At 1 across, or 1 down, at the break of day (5,5) 6 He caught sight of a biblical character, we’re told (4) 10 Taking a good look at something concerning others (9) 11 Leading runner getting on a bit was quite furious (5) 12 Small steamer, also, might run aground (6) 13 Spill from a large open boat (7) 15 Covering case of one being had up for reprimand (9) 18 How to negotiate medical care in one health centre at least (5) 19 To be out of action if unacceptable (3,2) 21 Can a tram have a different vessel, in the main (9) 23 Adult woke up and was turned on by being stimulated (7) 24 Opportunity arising to make a fortune by accident (6) 27 Speak at length about old council tax (5) 28 Either 1 across or 1 down could be a first officer (6,3) 29 In winter sports, one’s led down by luge (4) 30 Was Ross meant to produce a varied collection? (10)

DOWN

1 Car provided for top driver to cross a stream (4) 2 One way is bound to be correct (5) 3 Create right development of a row of houses (7) 4 One left another one, at short notice, in ancient epic poem (5) 5 Use an elevated lantern to display an outstanding feature (9) 7 A tourist was about to see second 2 down, for example (9) 8 Realise how to get below part of the stadium (10) 9 Book 2 down. It’s the clever thing to do (6) 14 Caught in casual footwear round America. It’s inexcusable (10) 16 May have to restrict supply of beer, although there is a theoretical solution (9) 17 One Conservative intends to create various events (9) 20 It’s settled that a little boy has to have electrical treatment ... (6) 22 ... while, on average, this treatment was most unpleasant (7) 24 Search for an old jazz band (5) 25 Copy a first class individual (5) 26 Was abandoned by the more radical types (4)