Cryptic crossword
ACROSS
6 The car holds pictures of a cocktail (7) 7 Small child with a line on a bad part of town (4,3)
9 Endless sorrow for a cheapskate (5) 10 Hitches fast runners going around the headland (9)
11 Organise another way without one of the fruits (7)
13 It could be a sign of neglect when you and I bicker initially behind the horse (6)
15 Nothing at all, so the woman must be well! (3,1,5,4)
19 Stick to some of the bicycle avenues (6) 20 Greek goddess that’s cut back and replaced with a garden plant (7) 23 A handbag perhaps for the accomplice (9) 24 The NZ author put one into Jesuit School at first (5) 26 Like-minded considerate communist (7) 27 Dan is or could be making raids (7)
DOWN
1 Tip off the police informers, they’re sacred vessels (4)
2 Love one girl getting upset with the offshore structure (3,3)
3 The boat matches the joint (9) 4 Clock the old car, the report will be delayed (4,4)
5 Angry exchange of puzzles? (10) 6 The heartless man admits ammunition brings wealth (6)
7 Cupid turned up smarting (4) 8 Could be I swab a Japanese plant (6)
12 The young person causes a fuss over the French money (10) 14 Dressing won’t be required for this lean snack item! (6-3) 16 Consultants put a notice on the face protectors (8)
17 Bill the king twice for artillery (3-3)
18 Girls start off the lessons (6) 21 Malvina and John are officers? (6) 22 Provoke a dog in some way (4) 25 Cattle without water! (4)