CRYPTIC CROSSWORD
ACROSS
1 Charlie, Oscar and Mike for time getting relief (7)
5 Doctor cares about prince in predicament (6)
9 Female singer very enthusiastic about northern area (7)
10 This person’s favoured by American for motivation (7)
11 Resolve to ignore leader, having a complaint? (3)
12 Place here and there in varied enterprises (11)
13 Actor Michael beginning to emerge in grey company (5)
14 Capital rings? (9)
16 Distresses GI averse to change about latest in fighting (9)
17 Element in directorate duly given a value? (5)
19 Places start to alter thing required for moulding? (7,4)
22 Deirdre at intervals gets to make a mistake (3)
23 A theologian with ambition given a group of extra items (7)
24 Throw out corrupt side acquiring timeless trophies (7)
26 Composer Cesar is honest about opening of concert (6)
27 Without a chance and excluded from participation? (3,2,2)
DOWN
1 Group in good activity taking part in fields? (7)
2 Traditional conservative in centre on unusually green land (6,9)
3 Acknowledge some low negotiations (3)
4 Warm tribute? (5)
5 Mistake on Greek island, reportedly, in features near motorway? (4,5)
6 Tear into pieces final message for consideration (3,2)
7 Exercise with father dwelt on fantastic musical composition (5,3,3,4)
8 Escorts almost present on board American ship (6)
12 Footballer Alex gets nod in turn between internationals (5)
14 Possess racks designed for canvas bag (9)
15 Beer spilt on front of this round cap (5)
16 Attraction in recourse after a legal decision? (6)
18 Daughter with little hesitation followed course in English river (7)
20 Figure operating projecting part (5)
21 Endless check over sound (5) 25 Prepared session in court? (3)
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