TWO SPEED CROSSWORD Cryptic

This two-speed crossword has two sets of clues, but just one grid. If you can’t solve the Cryptic clues, try the Quick.

Across

3. Could his dig unearth Roman lice? (4,5)

8. Leave out nothing, the little saint’s back (4)

9. Promised hotter treatment in bed! (9)

10. O Vermin! O Rathead! So says he (6)

11. Heat unit with ermine holder (5)

14. Right out, pal. You’re the devil! (5)

15. So pleasant here by the Sea! (4)

16. Pierces canonised seamen (5)

18. Sidewalker is a bitter apple (4)

20. Coincide, penniless but with the right drink (5)

21. Fifty vault on the tree (5)

24. Rouses by topping bangers (6)

25. Rib-tickler? (5,4)

26. Father has nothing round the wall (4)

27. Carted her off – by party hire? (9)

Down

1. Tight working space for the ticket collection (3,6)

2. Send endless account round later; a two-sided affair (9)

4. Six balls finished (4)

5. Leave one in this desert and stagger (5)

6. Put away, we hear by rota (6)

7. There’s no laughter in heaven without bumps (4)

9. Restricting investments? (5)

11. That’ll learn you! The French is out of the tea chest (5)

12. He’s not top agent – nor the bottom either (9)

13. Squashing agent in rope dress (9)

17. Part of act apparently perceived (5)

19. Censor’s standard? (6)

22. Many can make a communication (5)

23. Chum’s around plenty (4)

24. The girl in the clean neat apron (4)

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27. Down

1. Ticket booth (3,6)

2. Mutual (9)

4. Above (4)

5. Sway (5)

6. Detain (6)

7. Level (4)

9. Ties (5)

11. Educate (5)

12. Mediator (9)

13. Type of muscle (9)

17. Setting (5)

19. Flag (6)

22. Thick rope (5)

23. A lot of (4)

24. Princess Royal (4)