DAILY MAIL CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 In which trains run on time? (7) 5 When to see an adder? (6) 9 Cheque sent back by chum in Paris for paperwork (7) 10 Occidental religious festival ending in Japan (7) 11 Regularly strike match (3) 12 A scatty chef abroad means to prevent accidents (6,5) 13 Console friend touring northeast (5) 14 On which to store documents in The Borrowers maybe? (9) 16 Add up what all good communicators do (4,5) 17 Old gold coin of imposing appearance (5) 19 Trivial cartoon character (6,5) 22 Perform part of play (3) 23 Fly between poles? Not much (7) 24 Spot clerk working in Further Education (7) 26 Notice includes info with a list of items to discuss (6) 27 Cryptic setter welcomes posh person on board (7)

DOWN

1 Stewpot broadcast old-time dance (3-4) 2 Very active naive lad sadly giving up (5,3,7) 3 Tailless marine mammal and its habitat (3) 4 Article about one female burglar (5) 5 Eat mushrooms up, about 150? That’s worth watching! (9) 6 This ELO played in Coliseum (5) 7 Earl playing cricket and netball gets warmer (8,7) 8 Song of praise limited by Anglican themes (6) 12 Where to find bargain beer on board ship (5) 14 Extinct bird captivates northern Arab — it’s an obsession (9) 15 Wild cat on one occasion grabs bottom of 25 (5) 16 I’m so annoyed mother put out plant (6) 18 Enormous text — remember what’s in it (7) 20 Nearly disappeared following, say, drive (3,2) 21 Fellow stops one out of condition (5) 25 It may have some plumes raised (3)

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