Cryptic crossword - The Scotsman 22/07/2013

Monday’s puzzle...

ACROSS

1 Devised mould, after mix-up (10)

6 It’s worth a lot to have Bible classes at church (4)

10 It’s a special day for a left-wing landlord (3-6)

11 In the future, had to get genuine return over time (5)

12 Drive heartless force close to garrison (6)

13 Ordinary material may be unmodified (7)

15 New tutor in small organisation undergoes a change (5,4)

18 Graft cutting into off-shoot at 27 across (5)

19 North America had to free up the pits (5)

21 Did skilled operator go on and on about being more competent? (3-6)

23 Outline the conclusion, to be exact (7)

24 At first, string a musical instrument in tribute (6)

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27 Girl to follow half of 26 down could be a moot point (5)

28 Determined counties can get round leading actor (9)

29 Fairly good bill for cartoonist (4)

30 Gains benefits from having trump cards (10)

DOWN

1 Stable was the leading force in race meeting (4)

2 Run, I’d say, over a hill (5)

3 Futile advice to wasters (7)

4 Stood in for another, at some stage (5)

5 At heart, inferior copy by the States is counterfeit (9)

7 In court, briefly, tried to overturn ban (9)

8 People taking a rigid 14 down may find ships difficult to start (10)

9 Covers chargers with coats (6)

14 Don’t paint over small watchtower (10)

16 Engineers lined up to be relieved (9)

17 Leading nominee who got in over final leg, was ignored (9)

20 Manage to adopt one little boy who’s messed up (6)

22 With weak in charge, it might be unlawful (7)

24 Did an artisan take part with key figure at the present time? (5)

25 Flipflop in Neath, on good authority (5)

26 Divine flower that lives twice (4)

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