CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 See 17 Across

6 Fake priest will ignore article (4)

9 Tin with one very strong smell (5)

10 An insect’s awfully persistent (9)

12 Early intelligence for English king: northern flier approaching border (13)

14 Put down post for tourist landmark (5,3)

15 One man in a boat turned back to find old address (6)

17 & 1 Across Clan dissociating, sadly – to observe this? (6,10)

19 Refined revolutionary plot being broadcast (8)

21 Jacks lost after playing bowls? (7,6)

24 Almost get rid of church carpet (9)

25 Six-footer not about to be small figure? (5)

26 Upset real toff (4)

27 Christmas, now! (7,3)

DOWN

1 Smut in Springfield not unknown? (4)

2 Lovers’ tiff ending, somewhat tense (7)

3 Covering with wood, temperature in damaged roof ain’t safe (13)

4 Barbie’s partner wears fashionable second layers (8)

5 From kitchen, a choice snack (5)

7 Selfish person? More difficult to keep nothing (7)

8 Peak of affair – one might blow it (10)

11 I’ll sit on sofa going crazy, accepting SAGE’s ultimate protective measure (4-9)

13 Lucky escape as criminal chases love (5,5)

16 Carry weapons with sleeves rolled up, reportedly (4,4)

18 Church member meeting Queen a hit with the ladies? (7)

20 Body found in A&E ward finally collected (7)

22 One loathes half-hearted madman? (5)

23 Support Remain (4)