7a
Sharp detectives returned fool to court
(8)
9a
Resilience of black cat
(6)
10a
Prang rear end of jeep
(4)
11a
Recent sex: cold, messy and unnecessary
(10)
12a
Mix up wet earth with roots of old laurel tree
(6)
14a
Let raven free in wind from the east
(8)
15a
Powerful ballad captures Beatrice's heart
(6)
17a
Excessively craving grass after good year
(6)
20a
First exam includes one trap
(8)
22a
Sample from tesla plant
(6)
23a
Caught milliner with case for windbag
(10)
24a
Verbally cross and discourteous
(4)
25a
Creature fell finally during hostilities with America
(6)
26a
Affairs where cats entertain ladies regularly
(8)
Down
1d
Left squire dancing, having consumed posh drinks
(8)
2d
Stamp stuck to envelope portrayed heads
(4)
3d
Start to smoke joints audibly, showing sign of irritation
(6)
4d
Old boy has computer paper
(8)
5d
Curse can be broken for pirates
(10)
6d
Voices concerns about candlestick
(6)
8d
Touch hat covering Charlie King
(6)
13d
Embarrassed about own goal, a politician becomes offensive
(10)
16d
Aroma around poles inside of tent is rubbish
(8)
18d
Diligently ignoring timeline in order to be flexible
(8)
19d
Posh lass hiding fling with general
(6)
21d
Upset after woman rising to increase temperature again
(6)
22d
Volunteers mutant superhero to be one overseeing duty
(6)
24d
Smooth surface partly turned over for race
(4)
