8. "S.O.S.!" (4)
9. Grossly unconventional (10)
10. Detestable (6)
11. Pecuniary (8)
12. Decorative case (4)
13. Worsen (10)
17. Weaving machine (4)
18. Bay window (5)
19. Fourth sign of the zodiac (4)
20. Hostility (10)
22. Basilica area (4)
23. Celebration (8)
27. Sexual attacker (6)
28. Assembly hall (10)
29. Double-reed woodwind (4)
Down
1. Willful (10)
2. A short pithy instructive saying (8)
3. Rambunctious (10)
4. Detail (4)
5. Area of cut grass (4)
6. One who modifies written material (6)
7. Russian emperor (4)
14. Exculpation (5)
15. Same backwards as forwards (10)
16. Semiconductor (10)
19. Title-holder (8)
21. An authoritative rule of conduct or procedure (6)
24. Astringent (4)
25. A chess piece (4)
26. Departure (4)