CRYPTIC CROSSWORD No. 16,881

ACROSS: 1 Breathe. 5 Dative. 9 Tighten. 10 Melange. 11 Tug. 12 Join the club. 13 Bambi. 14 Dashboard. 16 Annoyance. 17 Socks. 19 Curtain call. 22 Cap. 23 Pontiac. 24 Magneto. 26 Issuer. 27 Dreamed. DOWN: 1 Bathtub. 2 Engagement rings. 3 Tot. 4 Ennui. 5 Demitasse. 6 Tilde. 7 Vanilla ice cream. 8 Webbed. 12 Juicy. 14 Dining car. 15 Basil. 16 Accept. 18 Sapwood. 20 Adieu. 21 Armed. 25 Gee.