CRUSADER PRIZE CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Performing lament gets one some food (7)

5 Dromedary reversed to where Arthur lived (7)

9 Transport favourite staff to get a fastener (6,3)

10 Elbow uncovered without force (5)

11 Glutton to follow a bunch (7)

12 Wagered wild plant (7)

13 Terrible nuisance, rifle providing cover (4,9)

18 New army graduate gleaned criminal is a Biblical figure (4,9)

20 Backing song about gale breaking royal emblems (7)

23 Like the whole world having manic episodes (7)

25 The best dairy product (5)

26 E.g. lilac is used as a desiccant (6,3)

27 English at the back of French shelter, easing hostilities (7)

28 Punishment conceals yearning for condiment (7) DOWN

1 Take a tiny amount pet chewed (6)

2 Crooked guerrilla (9)

3 Notes about soldiers returning invasive procedure (5)

4 Object about stream – that’s exciting (9)

5 Detectives, with hesitation, drink (5)

6 Changing name on good lake for a lot of animals (9)

7 All Ed ordered was a spoon (5)

8 Row about split being more in fashion (8)

14 Many fail badly, taking male to be a domestic creature (6,3)

15 Disorganised doctor has his coal sent round (9)

16 Irritate Greek leader with a French rust remover (6-3)

17 Hugged me back and got ready (8)

19 Girls cooked European salmon (6)

21 Visitor made an estimate in report (5)

22 I will be heard in the passage (5)

24 Choose my ending, being fussy (5)