Mungo MacCallum’s Cryptic Crossword
ACROSS
1. Turn angry like coppers at Paul’s intended destination (8) 5. Dog-paddled with a rider in the bogs (6)
9. A vehicle in a tardy menu (1,2,5)
10. Crash over, look at winter race (6)
12. Science incomprehensible to most – perhaps try human quote! (7,6)
15. Relaxed to plant a seed (5) 16. A falsehood – retract. For instance, British member of the upper house is a master demanding fealty and obedience (5,4)
17. English county, “The Rose of the Shires” – and not territory with hard workers! (9) 19. Example of method with a beginner (5)
20. Angry theatre assistants for 1 down (5-8)
22. Pictures of Irish wizards (6) 23. Small and gentle – I have a plunge without equipment (4,4)
25. Hate to end the trial (6) 26. Remains of a piece of pasture for Dame Peggy (8)
DOWN
1. Green squad assembled for Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (4,6)
2. Put target up for Farrow (3) 3. Partisan worker in a winter vehicle (7)
4. Unseen limits discerned for inopportune state (12)
6. You and I left firm – I object to greeting! (7)
7. Dog an example, said Spooner, meaning pamper (11)
8. Quarter note? In fact it’s half (4)
11. More than two work stoppages? Out! (5,7)
13. Remove Garfunkel – the painting is not realistic (8,3) 14. This time, cheer – the smell is a teenager! (10)
18. Sex workers make things secure (7)
19. Mother and offspring in command – could be oddfellows! (7)
21. Gentle type (4)
24. Consent to one and the same (1,2)