1 Not genuine beaver? (5,5) FALSE BEARD [Direct Clue??]
6 Tough ruffian (4) THUG [Direct Clue??]
9 Short, pithy traditional saying (7) PROVERB [Explanation please??]
10 First-rate money (7) CAPITAL [Explanation please??]
12 Claimed to be of tenths or tens (8) DECIMALS [Direct Clue]
13 Ancient British and Irish alphabet (5) OGHAM [Direct Clue??]
15 Toned to be renowned and famous (5) NOTED [Anag of NOTED]
17 and 21 proceeds from crime? (3,6,5) ILL GOTTEN GAINS [Direct Clue]
19 Telephone offices out of small cash? (9) EXCHANGE [Direct Clue]
21 See 17 across
23 Picture of sexually attractive person (3,2) PIN UP [Direct Clue]
24 Useful acquaintances (8) CONTACTS [Direct Clue]
27 A silly love-maker who mixes up his words initially (7) SPOONER [Explanation please??]
28 Glue put on fire results in oral complaint (7) GUMBOIL [GUM + BOIL]
29 Waves breaking on shore (4) SURF [Direct Clue??]
30 How words should be pronounced clearly (10) DISTINCTLY [Direct Clue]
Down
1 They are excessively concerned with fashion (4) FOPS [Direct Clue??]
2 Most free from restraint (7) LOOSEST [Direct Clue]
3 Fragrant resin of tropical tree (5) ELEMI [Direct Clue??]
4 Making armed enclosure for a loved one (9) EMBRACING [Direct Clue]
5 Aces rightly make for contests for speed (5) RACES [Anag of ACES + R]
7 Buried to end hostilities (7) HATCHET [Direct Clue]
8 Sources of wealth (4,5) GOLDMINES [Direct Clue]
11 Extend in spatial length (7) PROLONG [Direct Clue??]
14 At home with model, sits and interrupts (10) INTERPOSES [Explanation please??]
16 Expressionless as a mask (7) DEADPAN [Direct Clue??]
18 Recently followed yesterday evening (4,5) LAST NIGHT [Direct Clue]
20 Open air? (7) CANDOUR [Direct Clue??]
22 Anthem sung as priest approaches altar (7) INTROIT [Direct Clue??]
24 Small welsh dog (5) CORGI [Direct Clue??]
25 Capital of Jordan (5) AMMAN [Direct Clue]
26 Move to get the better of opponent (4) PLOY [Direct Clue??]
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