£100 PRIZE CROSSWORD

1 A crow-like bird ran round the heart of Provence (5) 4 An article about a classical musician’s performance (7) 8 Unfortunately, Max can’t find the Isle of Man’s feline (4,3) 9 I’d take Sir back to see Mr Elba the actor (5) 10 These nasty creatures lie in the bog, restlessly (5) 11 On the beach in Lamlash – or elsewhere (6) 14 William and George in Scotland – and Knox in the US (5) 16 Extra pears are cooked (from a Spar, especially) (5) 18 A serial about a Middle East country (6) 21 A strong Scottish beer for a mobster in the movies (5) 24 The vitality reveals she’s a woman from a Lloyd Webber show (5) 25 I’d point out – read only certain parts of a publication (3,4) 26 Somehow resists two or more daughters in the family (7) 27 Spools of film with Scottish country dances (5) 1 Cavort or frolic – or upset a Member of Parliament (4) 2 The Rev Gina ordered seasoning for the fish and chips (7) 3 These five-cent American coins make Len sick (7) 4 Goes bad when discovered upside down in storage (4) 5 Fried food found on the casino table? (5) 6 Burt turned ring in powerful engine (5) 7 Took notice of what was said and enlisted when drunk (8) 12 Bounce like a bunny to a dance – it’s a short journey (3) 13 Uneasy Eric’s off to see the police constables (8) 15 Choose a drink first of all – try Edinburgh’s ales (3) 16 The football position for a street cleaner? (7) 17 Go forward to get some money before payday (7) 19 Runs round the centre of Cairo looking for ancient remains (5) 20 Wipe the blackboard clean and scale down Vera’s education (5) 22 Makes a calculation as Doctor of Divinity goes inside (4) 23 The top guy in the company sobs uncontrollably (4)