July, 2004
by Kegler

July, 2004 grid

Across
1Per Rev. Spooner, instrument in Hef's bedroom for sensitive area (5,4)
6Damage surrounding most of old tooth (5)
9Dating from birth in South African province (5)
10Grasp a rag usefully wrapping vegetable (9)
11Conformity left scattered pockets (8)
12Bird crossing Silver Lake (6)
14Took advantage of American editor (4)
16Unruly hairdos covered by hoods; that's disgusting (8)
17Quickly, actress Russo returns tie (8)
19Tips for send-off (4)
23Passage from azure sea looks close again (6)
24Cleric's tea, without milk or sugar (8)
27Reloading exploding fireworks (9)
28Nick's not at church (5)
29Reportedly burned beet (5)
30Oil favorite part up with small amount of Mazola (9)
Down
1Last part of bent nail is iron-clad (6)
2Sees unusual section (7)
3Screams “Yes!” around line 50 (5)
4Ring fades next to coin reflecting the colors of the rainbow (10)
5Couples from Exeter posing with player from Montreal (4)
6Spread of the ocean encompassing fish (9)
7Fight set back by end of week; part of a job of a reporter... (7)
8...on the way up is entering boxing venue (6)
13Darkest-complexioned and least confident, having blemish (10)
15Got off the coach tired, on Eastern time (9)
18European country's gold channel (7)
20Chosen one renders deer fat (7)
21Unfortunate soldier in returning vehicle (6)
22Song of praise for army member at border (6)
25Attach to horse (5)
26Ring collection returned (4)

Solution