Observer Everyman

Across

1. Idyll chap’s ruined? Easy thing to do (6,4)

6. Measure necessary to restrain cheat (4)

9. Against going into fabrications in biographies (5)

10. Casual fling, not at home (9)

12. Sovereign ahead in procession (7)

13. Rush around place in bout of extravagance (7)

14. Supreme moment, mood filled with drama (6,2,4)

18. Indication of work by Mozart, tweak in aria designed for soprano (4,2,6)

21. What’s worn by supporter from east following team in decline? (7)

23. Scottish island for example in retirement plan (7)

24. Prompt one conclusion from firm referee (9)

25. Stage sadly with no odd characters allowed (5)

26. Cover up skin (4)

27. Mad Hatter, cast with difficulty (2,1,7)

Down

1. Pass over mass in French article in section of newspaper (6)

2. Design tips from Italian outlet (6)

3. Old-fashioned clothes in rite so badly muddled (13)

4. Plot calling for incongruous combination (9)

5. Large amount in almanac researched (5)

7. Rising bishop we name with capacity to be agent of change (3,5)

8. Be hesitant about unknown iron allergy (3,5)

11. Bat above wide barrel mistaken for bird (6,7)

15. Garment good over time climbing in hills (9)

16. Read quickly about Romeo and his broken engagement (8)

17. Taken for granted, quietly started again (8)

19. On audio, dark period piece (6)

20. Lake in moorland in good condition (6)

22. Praise lieutenant supporting state without borders (5)