Cryptic Crossword from Economic Times Chennai (8845 of 18-12-2023) - Fillable and with solution

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Across:
1 News source by English port given a gloss for the sake of appearances (7,4)
9 A form of protection for locks? (7)
10 Husband in south of France embarrassed to return showing sign of fear (7)
11 Reportedly, instant habitual response (3)
12 Older relative has area beside railway for storehouse (7)
13 Short phrase put about a new low seat (7)
14 Still by jetty on a regular basis (3)
15 Composer embodied by double harmonies (5)
17 Stupid person heading for calamity in mound of sand (5)
18 Period of growth in which there’s no new small stem (5)
20 British singer was first backed in Austria and Spain (5)
22 Broadcast on radio in Scottish town (3)
24 Friendly understanding normal in turn with post-dinner drink (7)
25 Legal officer given trouble if in Belgium and France (7)
26 Fine Irish tree (3)
27 Hate man by ski trail losing time (7)
28 Wading birds flying at coves (7)
29 Secret urns I replaced for election officials (11)

Down:
1 Generous benefactors halt trips on ship requiring repairs (15)
2 Arcade game in capital of Brazil shrouded in darkness (7)
3 A dry sort kept in confines of rectory is bad-tempered (5)
4 Day is found on educational series for a talk (9)
5 Sprang up, characterising some roofs? (7)
6 Doctor is unrestrained about male showing a primitive quality (15)
7 Unkempt and inclined to droop around hotel (6)
8 Pair close to perfection in excellent jig (6)
16 Sincere father mobilised Scot, maybe, without an introduction (9)
18 Decisive step from Rex engaged by varied diets (6)
19 I forego dancing that’s more stupid (7)
21 Restricted form of largescale book? Here’s perfect example (7)
23 Decline stuff thrown away (6)
25 Physical strength in motor sports director Ross (5)
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Created at 17.00 hrs IST on 19-12-2023 from Chennai

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