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Perplexing Puzzlement Crossword Puzzle

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My first cryptic crossword, written for "Scattergories" (P) in the Authors' Lounge. Enjoy!
Author: psnz - Diff: Harder

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      Across
      1. Emile is upset by the fragrant resin (5)
      4. It's a blunder when giraffes lose knight (5)
      7. Go downhill fast? (3)
      8. Initially, an X-ray indicates a line of symmetry (5)
      10. Careful search requires elbow grease (5)
      12. Reactor strangely destroyed by builder (7)
      14. Weirdly eats facing this direction (4)
      16. Damaged clay is delicate (4)
      18. I had returned nothing to the Gem State (5)
      19. Salty septet (4)
      21. Granny enjoys split fruit (4)
      24. Hunter troubled star elk (7)
      27. Get to the point? (5)
      28. Meeting selection panel held to choose candidate (5)
      29. Athletic supporter? (3)
      30. Hats off for idle talk from haystacks (5)
      31. These tides sound like a Scottish delicacy (5)

      Down

      1. Eva denied in part that she was trying to avoid him (5)
      2. Ground spice provides heroic tales (5)
      3. Sounds like I'll get away to a Caribbean paradise (4)
      4. Meg is thrilled that she has the main idea (4)
      5. Good name for a botanist? (5)
      6. The mixed relay is ahead of schedule (5)
      9. "This art is terrific!" Quote attributed to a theatrical entertainer (7)
      11. Mustard wearing silver eagles? (7)
      13. Serve a purpose, to benefit (5)
      15. One in a suit? (3)
      17. Metal container, may be made from Sn, Al or Fe, but rarely from Cr, Au or Na (3)
      19. "I've cooked, stay a while for some chicken with peanut sauce." (5)
      20. Spica mobilised for a savoury dish (5)
      22. Stadium near a busy place (5)
      23. Some hims with hymns (5)
      25. Creative pursuits in reverse, primarily some recreational things amusing patrons (4)
      26. Broken knee brought a sharp wail (4)