Guardian Cryptic #28226

2020-08-31

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Across

1a

Naughty boy keeping eagle's last brood in an unhealthy condition (7)

5a

Swaggering hitman accepting promotion (7)

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10a

Monster interrupting progress (4)

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11a

[Animal in popular end of cattle market bought by writer] (4,6)

12a

Prince entering capital city of ancient Greece (6)

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13a

Enter lab for training that's available for hire (8)

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14a

Result during soccer replay causing increase in noise (9)

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16a

Writer's wife managed deli (5)

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17a

Credit given to adult in charge of a good time (5)

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19a

Support saving breadcrumbs for bird (9)

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23a

Almost stop ruler after game? (8)

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24a

Bachelor wearing smart watch chain (6)

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26a

Master invited graduate and two lecturers to dance (6,4)

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27a

Old politician's hot in synthetic headgear (4)

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28a

Nasty round scarlet snake (7)

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29a

Correct uniform for sappers (7)

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Down

2d

Insect on animal's a source of annoyance (7)

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3d

Clean close to aisle in upturned seats (5)

4d

Joint favourite team (7)

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6d

Book by Royal Society featuring old fellow (6)

7d

All-purpose taser shot into base (9)

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8d

Proper Liberal went first and fought for his honour (7)

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9d

Actor's dream bringing trouble (6,7)

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15d

Shed on island given to family for Jack Straw? (9)

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18d

Attention surrounding vehicle turning up for daily grind (3,4)

20d

Liberal translation of writing system (7)

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21d

Schoolmaster's first sign about new items in lunch boxes (7)

22d

Light cattle eating primarily dandelion leaves (6)

25d

How to greet the Queen in shady part of garden? (5)

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