CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Put things in order, kept under wraps for security reasons (10)

6 Small taxi might be needed by a strikebreaker (4)

10 Heads off when nearer to the winner, but not near enough (5)

11 Wrong cast followed on, but they could bring one down (9)

12 One in control of investments is expected to come out on top (6)

13 A large adult took on the first little girl (7) 15 Pay no attention to the design, or embellishments (6)

16 Think highly of one going off at an even rate (8)

19 Would the season indicate a line on the shore? (8)

21 At short notice, girl’s expected initially to provide counsel (6)

24 Might one retain organisation in a state of rest? (7)

26 Working with some groups to prepare violent attacks (6)

28 It’s disconcerting, at a high level, when in position (9)

29 Some Mounties will have to loosen up (5) 30 Was on an equal footing in the Seventies (4) 31 Try to get a little time to rest, although it can be traumatic (10)

DOWN

1 Was able to stay cool in a state mansion, originally (4)

2 A sailor who was disgraced decided not to take part (9)

3 He’s not prepared to work, although expected to achieve his goal (7) 4 Knocks down several storeys (6)

5 Was upstanding, when moved to a higher position (8)

7 Get around the Channel Islands, right before a US state (5)

8 Is confused, having to live with a more primitive little boy (10)

9 For second time, left out rifle when in conflict (6)

14 Pass round girl’s second testimony (10) 17 Did an ancient philosopher tear old list up? (9)

18 Compose a dissertation on how to negotiate with IS, at the end (8)

20 A Greek character got a gallery to have a change of policy (6)

22 Did a little girl burst out to throw people into confusion (7)

23 Is one wanting to stretch the time out? (6) 25 In addition, one was embraced by a girl (5) 27 Decorate the platform, in the main, like a pack of cards (4)