TBD 61 crossword

crossword

Across
2. Sod archfool crazily backing Elric’s master. (4,2,5)
9. Weapon embedded in head of wax exhibit. (3)
10. Take 2d as far as 29d, perhaps, with a stop-off in between. (7)
11. Beast of burden catches the plague first. (3)
13. Doctor Who assistant is in town. (5)
16. A force of some importance. (7)
18. Lost fish comes back with a prophecy. (4)
19. Suitable accessory for a fighter. (3)
20. Lament. (3)
21. Ancient civilisation returns for sweet potato. (4)
22.&32a. Observing carefully, noting centre pair, to decipher title if you will. (7,11)
24. Where dead Cthulhu lies dreaming. (5)
26. Girl might be found in 22a. (3)
28. Take careful action around radioactive element. (7)
31. Convenience indicated in floor plan. (3)
32. See 22a.

Down
1. Fiery giant lurking deep underground. (6)
2. Relax among garlands, they say. (3)
3. Cow caught by ring is forced to take stock. (3)
4. Chance to dream, perhaps, during 10a. (7)
5. To those stranded in lifeboat, this sounds like gold. (3)
6. Professor Xavier’s favourite game. (5)
7. Dangerous animal hiding in aspidistra. (3)
8. Officer with grave duties to the Church. (6)
12. Half men, half goat in spoken parody. (5)
13. Newly emerged insect might beware 12d.
14. Dusty substance of makkuro kurosuke. (4)
15. Jewel might imprison 13d. (5)
17. Potion bottle sounds unpleasant. (4)
20. Provocations. (7)
21. FBI agent with paranormal concerns. (6)
23. The land beyond the wardrobe. (6)
25. Light in years. (5)
27. Hand moves impulsively. (3)
28. Call Greek cross. (3)
29. In addition as well? (3)
30. Charged particle. (3)