Independent Cryptic #11114

2022-05-27

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Across

1a

Unpleasant characters dismissing leader of harness racers (7)

5a

Tricky maths with introduction of algebra leads to complaint (6)

10a

Shelter in special surroundings for a nap (5)

11a

Working laser unlit, out of singular spite (3,6)

12a

Expensive to go round V&A, having the place to yourself? (7)

13a

Be about to say more linked to telco financial woe (3,4)

14a

Old structure on top of mosque, say - attempt measure of distance (8)

15a

Recording’s about to fail, admitting of no further discussion (6)

19a

Fellow I had to hire is a restless type (6)

21a

Energy lacking in distribution of ice-creams in pots (8)

23a

Concern raised about verse getting split (5,2)

26a

Subsequently keeping one contralto back for concert (7)

27a

What may illuminate mild recall of unhappy sound? (9)

28a

I vote against including large item of decorative woodwork? (5)

29a

Daughters in the distance (not far or near?) (6)

30a

Country no good as home to antelope? On the contrary (7)

Down

1d

Ornate four-poster, no end of usage, safe against certain decay (9)

2d

Vulgar business, tucking into stewed rodent in old part of Turkey (9)

3d

Make up for old head contains iodine (7)

4d

Piece about simply ignoring the odds? It could make you a packet (8)

6d

Second channel covering Duke’s outrage (7)

7d

Entertain our group in garden (5)

8d

Skilful elevation of soft pedal to some extent (5)

9d

Youngster accepting tip of lapel as component of suit (4)

16d

Suggestion corps in error will have to work on farm area (9)

17d

Passed round spread on view (9)

18d

Dreadful sin in start of the Bible? Not the start (8)

20d

European agreement about heritage body without teeth? (7)

22d

Bending over, possibly demonstrating hiding head (7)

23d

Scotsman not excited about University (5)

24d

Inflexible doctor needing documentation (5)

25d

Choice trimmed feathers? (4)