Yesterday’s solutions:

Across: 1 Before. 4 Creditor. 10 Abridge. 11 Nostrum. 12 Sofa. 13 Draw swords. 16 Animal. 17 Set sail. 20 Snubbed. 21 Recent. 24 Answerable. 25 Alma. 27 Slacken. 29 Astound. 30 Eldorado. 31 Lashed.

Down: 1 Bradshaw. 2 Firm friends. 3 Ride. 5 Renowned. 6 Dish-washer. 7 Tor. 8 Remiss. 9 Heart. 14 Raise a laugh. 15 Jaw-breaker. 18 Remained. 19 Stranded. 22 Lassie. 23 Clear. 26 Etna. 28 Add.