Quick crossword No 429

Across

1. Bit of a mess, we hear, it’s not easy on the eye, (4)
2. Mysterious old partner originally orders tea in China. (6)
3. Much activity here as Herb loses cool to start with. (4)
4. Not at home by some way pull ahead. (11)
5. Twin’s jewel in India. (6)
6. Animal? The one in the room, perhaps. (8)
7. How an Inuit might construct his houses. (6)
8. Caesar dines on fish hiding here. (8)
9. I charm it bewilderingly for mysterious religiosity. (8)
10. Indian dish served without turmeric in the beginning on this tropical island. (4)
11. Boss – one asking urgently and not quietly. (6)
12. Not the main, chips, for example. (4)
13. Defeatist who talks negatively. (8)

Down

1. M United go crazy without limit. (7)
2. Peace, perhaps, not applicable after writer with degree. (7)
3. So, US soldier and mother end up friends. (6)
4. Not a palindrome but still, a word on reflection. (6)
5. Ha! Lies spread confusingly from the prophet. (6)
6. Stick up job. (7)
7. Two fools in action without cash at first make a killing. (13)
8. On paper theory contains complex long article not read to begin with. (13)
9. Giant in charge of ship. (7)
10. 7 Old flame, Tess, swaps tango with Charlie. That’s unnecessary! (6)