CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. Rogue lot maybe with no end of criminality is culpable (2,5)

5. Rather dull borders of shire associated with fruit (6)

9. Greek character with pride, say, in a front for girls? That’s droll (7)

10. Plain tea sure to be spilt (7)

11. Successful periods in knockout competitions barring first (3)

12. Chaps led sons to be excited about hard German composer (11)

13. Woman has longing to return having pocketed two pounds (5)

14. Temporary person looking after a building (9)

16. Final politician Jack has breaking point? (4,5)

17. Strike has impact (5)

19. Ampler tests arranged for roadside illuminations (11)

22. Container in Mediterranean resort, reportedly (3)

23. Cactus for all to see put in a pot in ground (7)

24. Unaffected person with an inherent talent (7)

26. A second time with Charles, perhaps, into dubious conduct? (6)

27. Strangely Mel bars small toys (7)

Down

1. A tutor prepared note perfectly (2,1,4)

2. Vegetables press slurs wrongly in short spells (8,7)

3. A long innings principally for cricketer Moeen (3)

4. River from the south fringing grand Highland town (5)

5. Concern in South Carolina over line in thing found among crops? (9)

6. Quantities of medicine? Two in Madrid with extras after vacation (5)

7. Crackling hooter disrupted a seasonal song (3,7,5)

8. Note broadcast of singer (6)

12. Football manager David giving instant sign of approval (5)

14. Coal lorry shifted as a consequence (9)

15. Lightly touch a singular set of Spanish dishes (5)

16. Foreign article boss mis laid in Greek island (6)

18. Deals with opening devices (7)

20. Type of apple more elegant after being initially ignored (5)

21. Member of holy order in small car with Frenchman (5)

25. High point is scorching (not half!) (3)