CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

ACROSS

1 Two different procedures needed to get the right resources (4,3,5)

9 Put son into proper surroundings, but he could still suffer a lapse (7) 10 Rumours about old man could be quite poisonous, at one time (7)

11 Odds on a leading trouble-maker getting into an argument (4)

12 Have to make a reduction, at the end. It can by intense (5)

13 Leaders of deputies are inside last legislature across the sea (4)

16 Adult split two boys, but he still contributed (7)

DOWN

2 Take the pledge to hold back voluntarily ... (7)

3 ... and stay on line, in order to hold back the flow (4)

4 Observed a wedding cake before it’s decorated (7)

5 Did a prefect have to check out a large lizard? (7)

6 Enthusiastic opera singer made a comeback (4)

7 Had accommodation for a good interior in a shop (7)

8 Play the chanter at the French clinic (6,6) 9 Girl’s got the upper hand, but this can be a disadvantage (12)

14 Head off to a club on the green. It’s perfect (5)

15 Frequently use the decimal system (5) 19 Is about to set a value on a whim (7) 20 Starting place for getting something off the ground (7)

21 Reach full term on tour (7)

22 Was disorganised in Spain, unable to think clearly (2,1,4)

26 Had a fit, right away, although quite mature (4)

27 Denounce the state of the track (4)