CRYPTIC CROSSWORD

Across

1 Fish oarsman left inside (7)

5 Cut favourite bit (7)

9 He never appeared in a starring role (3,9,3) 10 He is in a spin (4)

11 Ain’t tilted away from dabblers (10)

13 A drink said to have been provided, tequila

initially inside, appetiser (8)

14 Wood containing circular track (6)

16 Month a member had to run away (6)

18 Try to study first offence against dignity (8)

21 Where one is represented by president? (10)

22 Large number in French island unoccupied (4)

24 Cheating trainer out of preschool instruction (7-8)

25 Back by the sea with new weapons (7)

26 Look at large residue in facial hair (7)

Down

1 Two punters steadily improving (6,3,6)

2 On with payment that’s in arrears (7)

3 Fortunately included seafood (4)

4 Iris’ hint about inflammation (8)

5 Not still feel cold (6)

6 I will say again one cannot read (10)

7 Horse carried me some hot stuff (7)

8 Tents sheltering eccentric having greatest stress (7,8)

12 See cracked rib on pottery above the meat (10)

15 Happen to arrive on top of square (4,4)

17 Tropical plant in Caracas savant found (7)

19 Cake or wine from the island (7)

20 Part of anchor riding high! That’s frightening (6)

23 Fellow in east’s punishment (4)