Cryptic crossword
ACROSS
3. Old-timer maybe rough to a girl (9) 8. Dance and swim (4) 9. Self-driver (6,3) 10. And so I became a fair man (6) 11. Another name for a criminal (5) 14. Cab he orders to the seaside (5) 15. Act in rotation (4) 16. Odds, strangely enough (5) 18. Help a character in opera (4) 20. Liberal politician has some beer around (5) 21. A measure in progress (5) 24. A car’s crashed by a learner - a culpable character (6) 25. A call to order, perhaps (9) 26. Antediluvian craftsman (4) 27. Member of a team as an extra occupation (2,3,4)
DOWN
1. Barge rate turned out to be an astronomical figure! (5,4) 2. Notes - possibly Roman made (9) 4. So backward about turning up for work (4) 5. A revolting subject (5) 6. A trail that winds, there may be a catch in it (6) 7. It’s Ena’s turn to be reasonable (4) 9. In panic he hides in a corner (5) 11. Well up in a small department (5) 12. Not much reason for doubt (9) 13. Well, you’re not! (9) 17. Didn’t stand an enemy of good (5) 19. A new combination again (6) 22. Has to make professions of loyalty (5) 23. Things cracked up to stupefy (4) 24. Measure up a door (4)
YESTERDAY’S SOLUTIONS
Across: 1 Sham; 3 Spectres; 8 Inca; 9 Joined up; 11 Pouring oil on; 13 Rather; 14 League; 17 Cinema screen; 20 Troubled; 21 Rain; 22 Distress; 23 Less.
Down: 1 Skippers; 2 Account; 4 Plough; 5 Confidence; 6 Rodeo; 7 Saps; 10 Life member; 12 Meanings; 15 Grenade; 16 Waters; 18 Irons; 19 Stud.