CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Stag pops out with substitutes pro tem (8)

5 Foreign friends see a Russian fighter, very big (6)

10 Scheme to end sort of rats, for example (7)

11 Yearn a turn in the past (4,3)

12 Heard expressions of disapproval re alcohol (5)

13 Maps I only prepared for top sportspeople (9)

14 Check flowers presented for multiple births (14)

17 I am Rome (7,2,5)

21 Outline exploded as mere tripe (9)

23 Throw out when central shine is replaced (5)

24 Tradesman with fast-food outlet (7)

25 Copy to be bound by limit at end (7)

26 This guy is half backing animation giant (6)

27 Bangle is mangled by Europeans (8)

DOWN

1 Abandons London prison (6)

2 20 revolted by pink (3,4)

3 Redhead who takes the biscuit (9)

4 One who rents out grazing, maybe, sent by bishop to give advice etc (8,6)

6 Should male rider get a grip? (3,2)

7 Wild llama provides natural fertiliser on account (7)

8 See cross excited film director (8)

9 On since duration when stalling (7,3,4)

15 Note operatic cycle when using phone to supply internet connection (9)

16 Engine gets ready to leave, perhaps, having cooling equipment (3-5)

18 Had social fun with two equals (7)

19 An almost lofty friend descends from South American city (2,5)

20 Seniors’ trees and ... (6)

22 ... ample disposition of tree (5)