Cryptic crossword

Thursday's puzzle...

ACROSS

1 Signs on, yet achieves some success (5,4,4)

10 Tom had uncovered a night spot (7)

11 Alternatively, say, a small number in season (7)

12 Open extra study in the garden (4)

13 Odds on, about to get even at first drunken bout (5)

14 On the way back, one's left old grain store (4)

17 The French took action over a Spanish region (9)

19 At some stage, show part of a northern Europe range (5)

20 Complained about 9 down vehicle (5)

22 Understanding records of perfectionists (9)

24 Confident stable bound to be settled (4)

25 Appeal to chief to take on a marine (5)

27 Leading player left ugly sisters, in addition (4)

30 Subordinate had to leave stand (7)

31 Would ignorant girl have to produce? (7)

32 Can aid get round, as directed by famous dancer? (7,6)

DOWN

2 When going round, doctor took one to hospital department (7)

3 Take home 29 down, having changed direction (4)

4 When working with primary teacher, a page is readily available (2,3)

5 In the past, individual had duty to acquit another (9)

6 Suitable to make one's acquaintance (4)

7 Find out about one iris, at the end (7)

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8 European music scene managed to turn many into place of study (7,6)

9 Having scope to reverse, over time, helped by using an engine (5-8)

15 Going through the Sahel, I defend a bridge (5)

16 Game to trundle along with small vessels (5)

18 Join up to meet fellow citizen (9)

21 One's leaving city of light with second strings (7)

23 Lust over a North American fruit (7)

26 Complete circuit well finished off (5)

28 In a safari, don't get dehydrated (4)

29 Remonstrate with a service, in the main (4)

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