Crossword for Fri, 22/Aug/2008

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Across
2: Shifting financial fortunes cause industry revolution (8,5)

9: Defame how I live in 16-across local (5)

10: Broadcast share in genuine show trial (9)

11: The cow may do this in the local veterinary yard (5)

12: Endless greeting after wine and cheese (4-5)

14: Fires possibly singe it (7)

15: The French inheritance given up by a former French colony (7)

17: Nits are possibly more unpleasant (7)

21: Aria Sue belted for a very big hunk?(7)

24: A German novelist's almost horsy model (9)

25: Odd bits of Niacin and Sprite (5)

26: Rent dinner suit at drapers? Not Des! (4,5)

29: Some wear medals when carrying weapons (5)

30: Rap wave using scab? (6-7)
Down
1: Wielding stolen ice pick (9)

2: Very young cat I lost in an ancient city (7)

3: Dispatched boxing champ--outstanding (7)

4: Neither's partner participated in an orchestra (3)

5: Hesper's fresh fields (7)

6: French song composed by German boy in study (7)

7: Mediterranean leaves unfashionable coins? (3)

8: Oriental talc dispenser deserves acclaim (5)

12: Nightwear and jersey top added in afterthought (3)

13: Carries most of sea-bird back. (3)

16: Welsh resort - and no dull resort (9)

18: Sounds like a bright child (3).

19: First aid for sprains is common in the arctic. (3, 4)

20: Reportedly regret cutting remark in quarrel (7)

21: Going after the final piece of puzzle for a very long time (3)

22: In service? Fire rifle (7)

23: One eating little head of lettuce held by cook in hot water (7)

24: Small pieces of choral works missing tenor part (5)

27: 4-down Arias hit high note in some of the lungs (3,3)

28: Draw the knot (3)




Solution (Reversed)
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