Cryptic Crossword - The Scotsman 14/03/13

Thursday’s puzzle...

ACROSS

1 Disgruntled graduate left fairly satisfied (10)

6 Odds on to get back into position (4)

10 Has control over orders to pilots (7)

11 Rough terrain suitable for a sandshoe (7)

12 Points to detailed allowance by writers (8)

13 Draws things together when getting over the smell (5)

15 To get control of the market puts one in an embarrassing position (6)

17 Workers in steel can turn out components (8)

19 Hearing about public access to conference (8)

21 Where a patient is expected to make progress (6)

24 Proceeds to turn over produce (5)

25 If in force, to get to settle down is up in the air (2,6)

28 Breaks with two hands, but takes it the wrong way (7)

29 At the end, more PR designed for ruler (7)

30 Frame some pictures as he wanted to (4)

31 Persuaded to take the middle berth, as announced (10)

DOWN

1 Built an embankment over a watercourse, finally (4)

2 Taps into decoy, to run after speedy dog ... (7)

3 ... and happen to firm up a poor dog (5)

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4 Tried to get it checked out, when put through one’s paces (6)

5 A fashion make-over, auctioned off as less traditional (3,2,3)

7 French B&B contains one about to finish (7)

8 Small trains due to roll out, but deviates from the route (5,5)

9 A crack shot impresses a lot of people failing to finish (8)

14 Can get rid of pounds on wrecked cars here (5-5)

16 Polish up the final repair, in good order (8)

18 Runner coming back with some snippets excelled (8)

20 Prepares outfits for doctors (7)

22 Did he read about small sticks? (7)

23 Core left at a fair could be worn-out (6)

26 Find a new place to make a contribution (5)

27 Run in to get help, if parched (4)

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