£150 prize to the first correct solution opened on 13th November 2026.
Across
9 Connoisseur writer on sex: "Yes!" (9)
10 Mickey's pet small place – moving out (5)
11 Bounder at the wrong South London district (7)
12 Swimmer suffocated by heartless sex partner becomes a national draw? (7)
13/28dn. Chain put on hound after joker Farage claims to be victim of one (5,4)
15 Dick welcomes new Ukrainian "less awkward" leaders – it sticks out a mile, maybe (9)
17 Fit to go round King's Row (5)
19 Turner, right after Tory leader punches Joey (5)
22 President's 'Team Jack' elected to send a message alert (2,7)
24 In the open air, having no alternative, come first (5)
25 Wonder if account left in bog (7)
27 Disreputable place that's changed monk's political allegiance? (7)
29 Rest gets elected after 'fake news!' (3-2)
30 Plain Trump colleague not against the evicting of people? (9)
1 Head of government admits they used to support suspensions (7)
2 White magic ingredient for a couple of lovers? (4)
3 Pence on about seizing unpleasant person's capital (10)
4 Amis's novel about heroin and power: Blow (6)
5 Our mag, crafty thing that emphasizes optics (8)
6 Murders on the rise, mark (4)
7 Cocaine and grass under desk – official! (10)
8 Echo's newsworthy material – "Pussy!" (7)
14 One who's quick to cherish prat – it makes you weep! (4-6)
16 Tory row not resolved? Never mind (3,2,5)
18 Don't expect Trump to produce this show about sources of dire economy (8)
20 One-time lover, rather large, giving a specimen (7)
21 Rock's more brassy sound (7)
23 Wine holder (spit allowed)
(6)
26 Politicians? Cheats (4)
28 See 13ac.


























