| Clues across |
| 1 | Esau’s trial held in this country? No, quite the reverse! (7) |
| 5 | As nicer as could be (7) |
| 9 | Material found in many London shops (5) |
| 10 | Passage from Shakespeare, say, may be too quaint (9) |
| 11 | One lining nest, perhaps, and eavesdropping (9,2) |
| 12 | Queen taking a period of time (3) |
| 13 | A Liberal hiding in shed to get fish (7) |
| 15 | Zit – nice when burst? Not on this one’s face! (7) |
| 17 | Has disturbed remains of fire (3) |
| 18 | Select a jury, making space on board (7) |
| 19 | He provides cover for ruiners when ruined (7) |
| 20 | Warm and dry atmosphere (3) |
| 22 | Wood? Armfuls could be universally renowned (5-6) |
| 26 | At home with gear, not quite into going under an assumed name (9) |
| 27 | Lariat is whirled around without a test (5) |
| 28 | Financial outlay for one-time coins, we’re told (7) |
| 29 | Clears off, having rushed back round river (7) |
