Cryptic crossword - The Scotsman 06/05/13

Monday’s puzzle...

ACROSS

1 At first, some set their sights on stiff plastic (8)

5 Harry had to bombard a second ship (6)

9 Enhances supplements to build up strength, initially (8)

10 Take two directions in the deep to catch a large fish (6)

12 Begin to search after a while for a wood-louse (6)

13 Bar trade union branch in the US (5)

16 At the last gasp, let out content (6)

17 Set out decor to be screened (8)

20 Control animals in demand at the present time (8)

21 Took me back into a fixed routine, far away (6)

23 Make a profit from an old article, around now (5)

25 Honour little girl with a pick-up down under (6)

28 A graduate copper had small frame (6)

29 Veer over pier, but get let off the hook (8)

30 Would sports team have the Spanish uniform? (6)

31 Cooks have a way to become housekeepers (8)

DOWN

1 Odds on having a tip-top quarrel (4)

2 Is it the right time to be violent? (4)

3 For one to lead side out would be perfect (9)

4 Get some property from a bequest, at Easter (6)

6 The first shopping centre was not very big (5)

7 Have to budget to grant allowance (10)

8 Did they arrange island deal for their paying guests? (10)

11 Give little credit to old ship in frustration (5)

14 Never forget having to increase value (10)

15 Think about particular stable, to be sure (10)

18 Is upset to find it’s the wrong cast (9)

19 Stop run-out from the batsman’s area (5)

22 Might the customer get right of possession in court? (6)

24 About to take the wrong way (5)

26 Sport that some saw earlier (4)

27 Retirement places in small English county (4)

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