Yesterday’s solutions:

Across: - 1 Saskatchewan. 9 Demeanour. 10 Cadge. 11 Obvious. 12 Outpost. 13 Acropolis. 15 Basra. 17 Equip. 19 Competent. 22 Triceps. 23 Lacquer. 25 Kyoto. 26 Arthritis. 27 Antimacassar.

Down: - 1 Samovar. 2 Shako. 3 Arousal. 4 Curious. 5 Excitable. 6 Arduous. 7 Advocate. 8 Debt. 14 Pepperoni. 16 Asterisk. 18 Unicorn. 19 Cassava. 20 Militia. 21 Equator. 22 Tyke. 24 Corps.