CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Girl’s presentation could lead to a

secret withdrawal from view (13)

10 One of the opponents may have to

study offer of payment (9)

11 Have to make a thorough search, at the

end, of a deep wooded valley (5)

12 Is popular transport on track making

progress? (2,5)

13 We came back in the beginning, playing

Mr Smith on film (7)

14 May head off a trainee with a well-paid

job (6)

16 Act together once, and rips it all up (8) 18 Did one spill the beans, or spin a yarn?

(4-4)

20 In addition, boy was quite magnificent

(6)

23 Some deserters have to beat others

with canes (7)

24 Was excited about a trade, at the end

(7)

26 Heard one complain about a girl (5) 27 Crop up at new church, making a

sudden appearance (9)

28 Just a little luck could lead to lots of

money (1,5,7)

DOWN

2 Provided a small number had time for

different conditions (2,3)

3 Declare it’s true for a long time, in

general (7)

4 Might Pat end up as a nit-picker? (6)

5 A support’s leading to one working up

to scratch (8)

6 Head off crowds in street protests in

long-running series on air (7)

7 Was a runner affected, at first, by a belltower? (9)

8 Mishap inclined to happen, but far too

often (8-5) 9 After successful exploit, he had to run into retirement, being pampered (7-6) 15 Make connections, but keep them in the family (9)

17 After a long line, a dandy showed there’s nothing to worry about (4,4) 19 A new stair constructed for old Russian empress (7)

21 When at college, have the privilege, to be honest (7)

22 Throw a party, but have to manage with what’s available (4,2)

25 Musical composition brought back to some joint (5)