LONDON TIMES CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1 Hack can barely trip up right-wing group (10,5) 9 Heaven-sent supply of gas medic opens, perhaps, at the front (7) 10 Angle to trap old and stiff examiner (7) 11 Pay attention to editor, the guy’s head here (4) 12 Eschew one’s bloomers and possibly start over (2,8) 13 Hurtful rhyme that commercial starts off (7) 15 Shrimp old writer caught in South Africa (7) 17 Soprano’s happy after performer arrives (5,2) 19 Stated where one sees circus performers of extreme strength (7) 20 Might I remove coach overturned by farm vehicle (10) 22 I very much doubt it is receding in a female (2,2) 25 A good parting farewell for 18 slow songs (7) 26 Worry consumed a contemptible type initially (7) 27 Begin to dig footwear you bought for Bolt? (4,2,4,5)

Down

1 Get to do a sermon after priest does one (5) 2 One who sees new reprieve will protect Conservative (9) 3 Prison? That could be a lark! (4) 4 Beg for tales of mischievous sprites? (7) 5 A northern choir shunning university hosts (7) 6 Film studio stage on which a charge is set up (9) 7 Bit of bother with work round North Island (3-2) 8 Long drink for a lady dancing with energy (4,2,3) 13 Witness a time trial getting on top of soldier (9) 14 Moderation and discipline seen in others (9) 16 Exotic lap dances could create a scene (9) 18 Artist holding dope is very good company (7) 19 Quarantine one very out of breath? (7) 21 Hopeless chess player (5) 23 They’re little nippers, but sound 27-ish essentially! (5) 24 Almost dark soon (4)