CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Did present cadre turned up in the middle of a magazine? (6,6)

8 The last stage to a new town, initially turned out quite grand (7)

9 Lodged a request for a couple of pages that were fabricated (7)

11 A twisted type went all wrong (4) 12 Arrange letters in good order when moving to another country (10)

14 Have to finish, in turn, about to bear the brunt (6)

15 A writer had to associate with others in a military hq (8)

17 Some workers, in my opinion, could find accommodation (8)

19 A common officer found a boiler. He was in his element (6)

22 Had reasons to rig things up. They get things done (10)

23 Was given some idea in a tough interview (4)

25 Took part in discussion of a sci-fi film, wearing a closely woven silk (7) 26 Made a concession, and managed to get round a singer (7)

27 Have no intention of 12 across, so must remain (2,4,2,4)

DOWN

1 Settled the bill, yet still managed to make a profit (7)

2 Tidy group of cattle can be finished off in one attempt (4)

3 Sooner show a preference. I should think so (6)

4 Establish permit was needed to enter a small country (8)

5 Had to turn painter out, given his notoriety (10)

6 Matters under discussion after a revolt (7) 7 An eternal triangle across the English Channel (6,1,5) 10 On a vacant drive, production will lead to decline (12)

13 Projection most easily seen from a high point (10)

16 Enhance taste of a flavoured drink (8) 18 Close fastening on gown in retirement (7) 20 Elementary school the venue for an election in the US (7)

21 President started to go very quickly (6) 24 Find a small cooking vessel. It’s on the very place (4)