Cryptic crossword
ACROSS
3. Temporary having to get to work on time (9)
8. Formerly a conemaker (4)
9. Selling what the three blind mice might need (9)
10. Possibly blamed for the state of uproar (6)
11. I had been in front but became lazy (5)
14. Frolics with the birds (5)
15. Bring up behind (4)
16. Sends out incorrect items (5)
18. The fools pass out (4)
20. They may be used to make a stool (5)
21. Different parts of a fish (5)
24. Concealing a beating (6)
25. Indicated receipt of no fridges, perhaps (6,3)
26. The horse ran around the ring (4)
27. As a dancer she has her points (9)
DOWN
1. Certainly don’t be so sceptical (9)
2. Sweets found in the rain? (4,5)
4. With which one attracts attention to a piece of sewing (4)
5. Antelope from an eastern country (5)
6. One stopping to get a top (6)
7. Capital punishment (4)
9. Aries characters out to get increase (5)
11. The fool returning to President Amin (5)
12. He has an account of interest (9)
13. They impressed old sailors (5,4)
17. Most airlines can provide part of a flight (5)
19. This column backs one up (6)
22. Calculating creature (5)
23. Prima donna eager to make a comeback (4)
24. It can help you to put your foot down in the car! (4)