CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1. With American backing, depend on it with confidence (6)

4. Line on the map, something to be discussed when about right (6)

9. Peak can be formed in making crêpe (7)

10. Zest for gout's misplaced (5) 11. Arguments otherwise spoken if one is a wet-bob (4)

12. A number having nothing wrap it in sable (4)

13. Haggard woman starts saving her earnings (3)

15. Yellow you don't finish starts looking kipperish (4)

16. Swallow down a mention on the air if it's returned (4)

19. Dance that makes sounds (3)

21. A raw hide will come down hard (4) 22. Overdose when in South Africa on soft drink (4)

24. Nothing broadcast as it happens provides one with oil (5)

25. Supply one with cod when about to be given the runaround (7)

26. 22 from the syphon makes something of a headline (6)

27. Make people like one finish with a bit of corn (6)

Down

1. Thinking black cat is lucky pet: ours is to get new suit (13)

2. Bolter scoring one at cricket on opponents' ground (7)

3. Incline to be fat-free (4) 5. Unsparing way I go right for it in turning sour (8)

6. Takes up an attitude as one pops the question (5)

7. Ballet arranger has a household task: ergo, harp arrangement (13)

8. Yellow as elm turns if there's no upturn (5)

14. Mules, sure-footed? Seemingly not (8)

17. 25 one for a period of change when about five (7)

18. A split Conservative leader abandoned (5) 20. Bottle or bucket, form of which includes hydrogen (5)

23. Breakfast food may preclude inclusion of sugar finally (4)