DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES: Across

3. Put up stout opposition in exhibition bout (4,5) 8. Cross the entrance on return (4) 9. Destroy a method of secession (9) 10. He takes part in most events (6) 11. Having no inclination either way (5) 14. You need some cheek to make money (5) 15. Amorous feeling means nothing in court (4) 16. For invigorating medicine, you'll need a note (5) 18. Tobacco found in neglected garden (4) 20. Just the place for fertility rites in the desert! (5) 21. This put the first of the Georges in control (5) 24. Basement in which salt is kept (6) 25. They've undertaken not to get involved in any matches (9) 26. The French master becomes a priest (4) 27. Racer to go quickly in front of the rest, maybe (9)

Down

1. Weapons traverse the front of the ship (9) 2. Flower by the lake producing a fragrant distillation (4,5) 4. This kind of beam is hard, tough wood (4) 5. Mammal likely to be found in school (5) 6. Is Cain's victim a girl? (6) 7. Father comes back after he makes a pile (4) 9. An animal when involved in a wager (5) 11. Fifty-nine, maybe, for this material (5) 12. This kind of book isn't bound to be used (5-4) 13. Suitable cover for a dormitory feast? (9) 17. Company set up bird sanctuaries (5) 19. Foul pass among the hills (6) 22. Liquid container put in the window (5) 23. Fibre making a border with soft finish (4) 24. Give in some of the advanced exercises (4)