The Crusader’s clues

1 4 9 10 11 12 13 15 18 20 22 24 25 26 Mischievous sort of trick by page (5)

Buzzer sounds are filling plants (9)

It’s provided by Nick, so... (2,9,4) ...contained gambler should... (3,6)

...land a post with Dennis, perhaps (5) Story about river depth put about by a swimmer (7) A playwright horse boxes depressed (7) Contemptible types taking to pruned plants (7) Encouragement kept pal excited! (3,4) Genuine leader of medieval kingdom (5) A man wearing cologne possibly gaining power (9)

Make a university cross with some herby drink (6,9)

A flower grows, having many uses (9)

Sharp edge of gilt cross Rex dropped (5) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 12 14 16 17 18 19 21 23 Hanger-on opening his mouth (5)

Bill caught Des up, it’s agreed (7)

Heavy water to use or misuse (9)

Band from city stateside get angry! (7) Witty remark made behind beasts (7) Frenchman wanting premier to continue (5) Play up to torment fifteen (7)

Shall we say drunk mapmakers look sound? (2,2,5)

Albert and Leo cracked all right! (9)

Agent disheartening candidate feels bad (9) Food show, short, sounded long (7)

Short answer from fraudulent healers (7) Lifts taking king and crime fighter up, it’s said (7)

A character like Duke shouting? (7)

Caregiver making one love wine (5)

Actor edges into shot, causing delay (5)