CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS 1 One had enough, so was prepared to get no return on his money (4,8) 8 Is about to reach the limit, but may recover quickly (7) 9 A stable,over a short time, could surprise one (7) 11 New group of soldiers make a start, as a rule (4) 12 Did a class dine out on outrage? (10) 14 Foot the bill for drink, so settles it (4,2) 15 Charges some star students as dependants (8) 17 It’s of no practical value to a lecturer (8) 19 Top singer working with a group of volunteers on a musical work (6) 22 With New Deal, start out to get converted (10) 23 It’s hard to get round all right, when the ball goes too far left (4) 25 Study worthless object, at the end, with some tooth-like projections (7) 26 Son left dangerous state right at the end of a salon (7) 27 Safety features land on Somerset town on Sunday (6-6)

DOWN 1 Did a politician, in short, at the end, try to turn over freedom? (7) 2 Odds on ancient city getting a stimulus (4) 3 Charge popular leading characters in the lexicon (6) 4 Just the right kind of footwear for some athletics coaches (8) 5 Is about to gain some forward progress by drawing back (10) 6 Turning a bit vinegary in top garden (7) 7 Planned to start out, having grafted (12) 10 Caps the efforts of some game hunters (4-8) 13 Is in very good condition to become a great power (10) 16 Get the thread of a film directed over the net (8) 18 In contrast, made a series of profits, at last (7) 20 Turned on by aphrodisiac to have a crush on one (7) 21 Small bar in a food store in old Greek town (6) 24 Finish a piece of research, in principle, we’re told (4)