The Hindu Crossword 7210

Across

 1 Being right in front, is no longer alive as a leader (4,5)
 6 Irregular bit of science lad, can cause steam burn (5)
 9 We meet in a theatre for a daytime show (7)
10 The devil and his tailless genie encroach in striking fashion (7)
11 One-eyed pointer (6)
12 Cajoles firms that are about to make drastic cuts (6)
15 Terse advice to the talkative hairdresser? (3,2,5)
16 She is twice a goddess (4)
18 Quick plunge for the bird (4)
19 A live wire enter and liven a dead party (4,2,4)
23 The fall guy (6)
25 A pile of nonsense to talk around two strong characters (6)
28 One with pride-doesn't take the bigger share (7)
29 Literary work I'd get in another form (7)
30 A he-man may not like this kind of bloomer (5)
31 Thought to be bounced off (9)

Down

 1 The devil in charge is like one possessed (7)
 2 Teach unit about what's genuine (9)
 3 Abolish something (5,2)
 4 A vessel we must have little hesitation about (4)
 5 It's wet - so is the wet blanket of a party (4)
 6 Take a sip honey, before I transfer the fluid to another vessel (6)
 7 Join the girl, getting a kiss (5)
 8 Puts on something saucy! (7)
13 Possibly kill the new growth from a tree (5)
14 Large number audibly read articles of faith (5)
17 Niggardly fellow when rubbed may flare up (9)
18 Photographic work in the dark (7)
20 Opening with an alternative if cold (7)
21 Came out - and the Oriental amalgamated with another set up (7)
22 Muscular - commit transgression from the beginning (6)
24 Coronet for a bird with a point (5)
26 Employer is also operator (4)
27 Don't expect him to pay heed to what you're saying being so (4)

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