Rusty the Junk - 2000 Crossword

A Year of 8 and Lows.
by Nick and Pip

Lots of 30 this year - 11 to 19 often promised but usually 30ing 2 instead. It's probably going to become 13, with 18 to be expected in this 12. There were plenty of 1s as well. F 26 1s. Mostly 14s, which has been particularly irritating for those of us trying to get our 4 31 back from the Netherlands. A bit of 16 would have been appreciated.

Clues used in the narrative (starred) do not have definition parts.

Across

4*In a townhouse. (3)
6Quietly fetch acid. (4)
9Interrupts trip to the emergency room. (7)
11*Hold on round listener. (8)
12*In case, as only you can. (6)
13*Fowl eaten messily by snakes. (10)
17Take chicken to North America to die say. (5)
18*Pointless finesse holding heartless roast. (10)
20Confused angel, who we roll along. (5,5)
21Concerning advert, you start to be prepared. (5)
23Doctor gets lots of points for looking smart. (5,5)
27Sent to appear in court as defendant. (6)
28Feud over confusion between ET and vet. (8)
29Church leads endless argument on Queen's horse. (7)
30*Headless train. (4)
31*Kar Krash! (3)
Down

1*British rail at rest? (6)
2*Sad Gods cant. (4,3,4)
3Inherited trousers? (5)
5Do they throw coins in the water for luck. (11)
7The result of thcream, thcream. (5)
8*In the High Street (5)
10Seasonal trip? (4)
14*Trees thrown about. (13)
15Ann for queen say holds right royal party. (11)
16*Mix up a saté. (4)
19*Loud song. (4)
22Write after river becomes lower. (6)
23Area of pale cliffs. (5)
24That new EU inn is so boring! (5)
25Chopped lard should use extra twist initially. (4)
26*The GI in handover. (5)

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