CRYPTIC CROSSWORD: NO. 28,459

Across

1 Our president’s first to get in newly-developed softer bed (4-6) 6 Clear duck enclosure (4) 9 Take court action before defence’s case becomes material (5)

10 People who chase English partygoers? (9)

12 Second snare set after bear gets part of bag (8,5)

14 European sailor welcomes bearing from this guide (4,4)

15 Key needed with complete part of drainage system (6)

17 Energy shown by two sons after playground break (6)

19 Stick out for diamonds in genuine setting (8)

21 Sought approval from copper – then four arrived drunk! (7,6)

24 Next to a feature of a right-angled triangle (9)

25 Turn back in regret for likeable villain (5)

26 Regularly repressed language (4)

27 View American college brochure (10)

Down

1 Quick meal with no break (4) 2 Implement sort of strength mostly in support of university (7)

3 Winning, before bands break into song (13) 4 Lose cargo, large amount (8) 5 Symbol of America that could divide and occupy Goldeneye (5)

7 Clown leaving rubbish under jetty (7)

8 Inquisitive type runs to support Korean spy in trouble (4,6)

11 Set about studies as part of military training (7,6)

13 Recognise increase in worth (10)

16 Waves from mugs drinking last of beer (8)

18 Asking questions, seeing scoundrels covering evidence of debt (7)

20 Leading Conservative may be standing (7)

22 Chauffeur ignoring volume for this appliance (5)

23 Releases, lacking right charges (4)