Prize crossword No 29,739

5End of epic voyage in a river with a sailor’s return (6) 5 across. End of epic voyage in a river with a sailor’s return. 6 letters.

6Write in novel form about key service worker (6) 6 across. Write in novel form about key service worker. 6 letters.

9Ties linking all of part of Britain with its language (6) 9 across. Ties linking all of part of Britain with its language. 6 letters.

10Outwit epitome of wisdom holding top-class presentation (8) 10 across. Outwit epitome of wisdom holding top-class presentation. 8 letters.

11Greek character laid down ante (4) 11 across. Greek character laid down ante. 4 letters.

12They cover flights before author arrives in flurry (10) 12 across. They cover flights before author arrives in flurry. 10 letters.

13Something over head and part of ear that contains locks (6,5) 13 across. Something over head and part of ear that contains locks. 6 letters and 5 letters.

18Acres within recent dig reproduced in scale (10) 18 across. Acres within recent dig reproduced in scale. 10 letters.

21Egg on leading character in singular theatrical part (4) 21 across. Egg on leading character in singular theatrical part. 4 letters.

22Modified form of a corset redesigned for granny, say (8) 22 across. Modified form of a corset redesigned for granny, say. 8 letters.

23It’s about flatbread in part of Middle East (6) 23 across. It’s about flatbread in part of Middle East. 6 letters.

24Ace held by skilful player, one with supernatural powers (6) 24 across. Ace held by skilful player, one with supernatural powers. 6 letters.

25A rise in quantity (6) 25 across. A rise in quantity. 6 letters.