Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS 1

Jump on this passenger vehicle: European tours popular (10)

6 Order another sherry: brandy overpriced initially (4)

10 Joint that goes to a bishop’s head! (5)

11 Jockey chose rare animal bred for speed (9)

12 Extra book (7)

13 Top trimmed beef stuffed with prunes (7)

14 Thrashing received, might this selection be preferred in volleyball team? (3, 2, 3, 4)

18 A curry in pie, a Greek dish (12)

21 Great revolutionary and Territorials meet on water (7)

23 Talk about an obsequious character! (7)

24 Stew: tiny bit unfinished — that’s a problem (3, 6)

25 Cup of tea taken in Bayreuth in Germany (5)

26 Bet money at the Curragh, some years ago? (4) 27 Scenarist wary about getting into trouble (10)

DOWN

1 Weary about doctor’s tone (6) 2 Evidence watching the Ashes, say? (6)

3 More tiny fragments in elixir — so fluid? (6, 2, 6)

4 Son: a cruel, wicked criminal (9)

5 Bay in European resort containing harbour, originally (5) 7 Poor fugitives finally caught (8) 8 Breakfast landlord neither starts nor finishes? (8)

9 Character stole awfully large car (7, 7)

15 Fairytale with a giant? (4, 5) 16 Features cool in space rocket (8)

17 Approved accessing Scottish peak in lift (8)

19 Family into great outdoor activity (6)

20 Minor act of neglect (6)

22 Use a mask, did you say? (5)