Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS

1. In the West, Peter used tin and lead to make it (6) 8. What can Marie’s version of English be? (8) 9. Transmitted by a sailor who isn’t here now (6) 10. Gave in to lads – now that stopped its loss (8) 11. Therefore Her Majesty has to depart (4) 13. A final settlement for both flowers and music? (11) 17. A rest’s needed then take a turn at serving at tables (11) 21. A little particle to give to your mother (4) 23. It’s about accepting luxuries then making fast withdrawals (8) 25. There’s something fishy about his occupation (6) 26. How such times end and we’re left with the residue (8) 27. Even a Saint will return to such goings-on (6)

DOWN

2. The hottest part of December (5) 3. A shaking felt in the centre more than elsewhere (6) 4. The star in which such rodents are to be found (4) 5. An unpleasant condition experienced by large pal (8) 6. Sid is out on a limb when we take away his gun (6) 7. A place of refreshment found by Vera in the Territory? (6) 11. The first lady has the right at all times (4) 12. Gasp when you find such openings available (4) 14. Lauds them at tea and flatters them servilely (8) 15. How one eats in the Orient (4) 16. Some master may teach in this school period (4) 18. A good-looker will allow it to be laced (6) 19. Drop it as it has become so apathetic (6) 20. Is 25. Across mostly concerned when this takes place? (6) 22. It’s not concealed in Dover then? (5) 24. Such teas will satisfy one completely (4) Solution in next month’s issue.