Guardian cryptic crossword No 29,914 across clues

The Guardian has published cryptic crossword No 29,914, listing the puzzle's across clues. 1 across. Prisoner finally does bird over murder. 7 letters. 5 across. Spooner’s old man wagered unrecoverable liability. 3 letters and 4 letters. 10 across. Wind in America goes the other way.

1-5 letters. 11 across. A power tool they hope to get in. 8 letters. 12 across. Thick walls collapsing here in ancient Rome. 3 letters. 13 across. Seafood swindle pursued by detective. 6 letters. 14 across. Available after pound fell. 5 letters and 3 letters. 15 across. Quietly ring back to get checked.

5 letters. 16 across. Record a beat on the radio, calculating power. 9 letters. 19 across. Produce – and handle – Elton John for instance. 5 letters and 4 letters. 21 across. Threatening look from member of parliament on select committee for starters. 5 letters. 24 across. Rival Pope made strange claims about religious books.

8 letters. 26 across. Hulk director’s detailed tip to actor – one with a line? 6 letters. 27 across. When half-cut, draw back tattoo. 3 letters. 28 across. Heriot Watt, Edinburgh ultimately struggling until now. 8 letters. 29 across. Frosty Spike Milligan scene with actor, Oliver Reed taking only seconds.

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Culture, Cryptic Crossword, Elton John, Spike Milligan, Oliver Reed, Heriot Watt