Crossword

ACROSS

1 Magistrates push for weightlifting exercise (5,5)

6 Could they be evens? Yes and no (4)

9 One unearthing facts about brand used by singer/actress (10)

10 Dance needs bouncer, possibly (4)

12 Actor Stephen receiving East German with hostile demeanour (6)

13 Big party or, put another way, major bee (8)

15 Deem fit for work of some importance (12)

18 Worrying about son is what could make one even happier (12)

21 Speculate – that makes the euro finally increase in value (8)

22 Fish both ways in sea (6) 24 A hospital rejected rocket scientists (4)

25 High spirits belie uncle being distressed (10) 26 Stumble knocking back drink (4)

27 Know someone without a partner spurning the French area of London (10)

DOWN

1 Wager about official having suffered loss (6)

2 One’s failed to turn up with food – that hurts! (2-4)

3 Frank talking with Heather excitedly about paintings etc nearby (5-2-5)

4 Support act at Glastonbury may play this (4) 5 Woman waiting up? (10) 7 Strong words help upcoming set of people (8)

8 Was in the forces, losing heart, having joined up (8)

11 RAF perhaps flying around Belgium and Borneo occasionally (12)

14 Noise belts out that’s apparent (10)

16 Detective’s assistant has to capture cheat (8) 17 A smooth telemark, ultimately – one that’s found in Chamonix? (5-3) 19 Space-traveller’s aircraft on time (6)

20 Trainee told where to find tea in Yorkshire? (6) 23 Regularly applauds good point (4)