DOUBLE CROSSWORD

CRYPTIC CLUES Across

3. Peoples bringing cameras in and out (9)

8. Notion from an aide? (4)

9. Persuasive mob from Fleet Street? (5,4)

10. Cut by a point – that’s harsh (6)

11. Tears out to look (5)

14. Steals from prisons (5)

15. Herb is very wise (4)

16. I care about a girl (5)

18. Nose operation taking a long time (4)

20. Board to do well (3,2)

21. Annoys the old French, say (5)

24. Holds on to heather in the gas (6)

25. Snowdrop? (9)

26. Left one girl for another (4)

27. Clare isn’t upset by musical instruments (9)

Down

1. Nonconformist upsetting residents (9)

2. Overhauling vice rings, perhaps (9)

4. Mother about to get a horse (4)

5. Tires out to take an exam again (5)

6. They’re smoked by returning soldier in vehicles (6)

7. One cross Roman? (4)

9. Force open piers, perhaps (5)

11. Cricketers’ petticoats (5)

12. Oversea offer to Londoner (4,5)

13. The longest day? (9)

17. Nimble American soldier in the drink (5)

19. Sea salt? (6)

22. Old Russian leader left at about 7 (5)

23. Wickedness of some villains? (4)

24. Talk of a French cat? (4)

QUICK CLUES Across

3. Villain (9) 8. Nibble (4) 9. State (9) 10. Cup (6) 11. Remnant (5) 14. Nymph (5) 15. Title (4) 16. Roof edges (5) 18. So (4) 20. Pick-me-up (5) 21. Oar (5) 24. Whine (6) 25. Pet (9) 26. Flower (4) 27. Involve (9)

Down

1. Stubborn (9) 2. Heinous (9) 4. Sate (4) 5. Excessive (5) 6. Keep back (6) 7. Cupid (4) 9. Scold (5) 11. Competitor (5) 12. Meat-eater (9) 13. Callous (9) 17. Pebble (5) 19. Educate (6) 22. Song (5) 23. Hot (4) 24. Let it stand (4)