DAILY MAIL CROSSWORD
ACROSS
1 Noticed philosopher lumbering here in N. America (7) 5 Obama managed to grasp head of extremely tiny animal (6) 9 Longed to swap quarters when accounts are due? (4,3) 10 He argues case to put off employing graduate (7) 11 A quiet wood (3) 12 Old doctor finishes, claiming king stretches too far (11) 13 Suras make up this book or another extract (5) 14 Because of that it comes from the lips of actors (4,5) 16 Clear SW river, introducing single rodent (9) 17 One runs round lake without any light (5) 19 Concluded victory in golf — retiring having drunk too much? (11) 22 Article covering wife’s ear (3) 23 Relative gives £1000 every year (7) 24 Defame someone from Skye, not Italy (7) 26 Posh patio relaid, ideal place (6) 27 Unbroken cross removed from outside (7)
DOWN
1 Broadcasters on rescue vessel catch large bird (7) 2 Outlook to endure for English actors (7,8) 3 These days one leads diamonds (3) 4 Lady let last bits fall off spoon (5) 5 Person receiving letter dreads working notice (9) 6 Circle late notice Republican sent in (5) 7 Can’t dig on arable ground in Kew, say (9,6) 8 Slave travels over county, painting on plaster (6) 12 Old relation left out cat (5) 14 She’s loved navigating to a marina (9) 15 Cast taking breather after fine start (5) 16 The Queen ought to eat a sufficient amount (6) 18 Look after stream — I hear it helps plant grow (7) 20 Disgruntled party supports further education (3,2) 21 Legally, children matter (5) 25 Anglicans follow a very good service (3)