CRYP TIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Resentment covering anxieties of a roguish hero ( 10) 6 Guess what Boycott used to make a comeback ( 4) 9 Stains must be linked of course ( 3- 4) 10 Join search at home with energy ( 7) 12 Plausible criminal indulges voter ( 6- 7) 14 Need a tip off when there’s little difference, in the main ( 4,4) 15 Perhaps mother should have time for runs? It’s evident ( 6) 17 Call back in case of rapid decision from judge? ( 6) 19 Occasional point in competition at the outset ( 8) 21 Messenger from inspector’s area added condition ( 8,5) 24 Dread changing after church to get something to eat ( 7) 25 Ghoulish hack driven across Hackney? ( 7) 26 Drink is good, say, regularly ( 4) 27 Rest, guys – no rampaging kids! ( 10)

DOWN

1 Close up, there’s loads ( 4) 2 Capital area otherwise absorbed by endless talk ( 7) 3 Three men – plus father carrying king’s colours ( 5,8) 4 Freezes disbursals, including American ( 8) 5 Hurt by naked hunk offering such diamonds? ( 5) 7 Almost attempted to hog only commendation ( 7) 8 Tired backs ordered this with Italian meal ( 10) 11 Chinese official avoids such wildlife ( 8,5) 13 Presents discounter ordered? ( 10) 16 Transport worker’s key blunder – many must be worried ( 8) 18 Crazy about island, give out false information ( 7) 20 Denim underwear, initially, right fit and hard- wearing ( 7) 22 Load vehicle and set off ( 5) 23 Runs security check on retired servicemen ( 4)