The Hindu Crossword 7177

Across

 1 The old dam is badly ruined (7)
 5 You dwell in some way on what is left (7)
 9 The engine you seek is authentic (7)
10 He hopes to benefit from high stakes some day (7)
11 Expert usually beats the King (3)
12 Acted out dumb show (5)
13 Inspiring fearsome dread (5)
14 Make certain to secure (6)
15 Trips and nearly falls (8)
18 Mischievous child tend to be insolent towards you (8)
20 He is the lover I upset (6)
24 Do without a replacement part (5)
26 Ruled to lead on (5)
27 Cram to strike forcefully (3)
28 Touches to glide off briefly (7)
29 Look on one curiously to find original settler (7)
30 Tell sir to find the screen somehow (7)
31 A state where one can satisfy to the full (7)

Down

 1 Rudely rag in deed to humiliate (7)
 2 Good social behaviour (7)
 3 Sparkled for a moment (9)
 4 Wonderfully vague (6)
 5 Stiffness of dress I'd have it by end of July (8)
 6 Sailor came back with Sam for a dance (5)
 7 Dreary dull foe (7)
 8 Registers in a list (7)
16 Clumsy misplaced mortal aid (9)
17 Breaks down the summaries (8)
18 Hit sign for perception (7)
19 Appease when being put out (7)
21 Brave point gets fragrant plant (7)
22 Regret from another signal (7)
23 When not available the fruit turns sour (6)
25 Pronouncedly to better (5)

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