CRYPTIC CROSSWORD NO 1,126
For today’s solutions, text CLUE followed by the clue (eg: ‘CLUE 1 Down’) to 53307
Across
1 Way to tie - seek front ground, seconds away (4,4). 9 How one is alerted to nitrogen compound (8). 10 Pure and simple pool of water (4). 11 Well-protected girl’s in seaworthy condition (12). 13 Stars, say, given back car (6). 14 Gin and cola I mix for expert thinker (8). 15 Make slow progress, being less generous about daughter (7). 16 In dream I’m channelling seafarer’s fantasy (7). 20 In accident on road, poor return is not so important (8). 22 Luddite abandons one daughter, prepared to weaken (6). 23 Listing piano performance, make representations (3,9). 25 Pay attention to hospital craft (4). 26 Philosopher topping off assemblage of clothing (8). 27 Spurn such a collar (4,4).
Down
2 Lens to observe church without confusion (8). 3 Therapist’s impudence after error in speech (8,4). 4 Fail to turn up to make document legal (8). 5 Braced framework let loose to capture the others (7). 6 Unsettled, head off to conclusion (6). 7 Firm medic will search thoroughly (4). 8 In legal document, intend to be humiliated (8). 12 Completed by expert (12). 15 State male is embittered with one (8). 17 Put at risk with aim to displease (8). 18 Wear thin fashion, being unclothed (2,3,3). 19 Attempt to place athletics event (4,3). 21 I make an offer with half of them in the same place (6). 24 Celebrate turning up twin (4).