Cryptic Crossword

Today’s puzzle...

Across

1 Repeatedly how to turn somersaults (4,3,4)

9 Bury Troy leaving successively (5)

10 Tending to overbalance because bottom is light? (3-5)

12 Inoffensive painkiller (7)

13 Standing for this applause (7)

14 Verdi’s misplaced energy (5)

15 Brief reference by tea-maker, his turn to re-equip house (9)

18 Man having one system while he is not paying attention (5,4)

20 Gas from the Yorkshire island (5)

21 Full pint? Very much so (3,4)

24 Strangely ban rule that isn’t clear (7)

25 Applaud some reversible flashy display (8)

26 In case I included the lady (5)

27 Round after end of race (3,2,6)

DOWN

2 Artist’s vehicle had fourth key replaced (7)

3 Decaying line in Hyde Park (6,3)

4 In the rain a poor-spirited good-for-nothing (5)

5 Public appearance out-of-doors (4-3)

6 Final words in a sullen voice (5)

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7 Does one receive no more requests for payment after this? (5,6)

8 Alternative to ritual conference (8)

11 Interested in buying something outside? (2,3,6)

16 Grip Fanny removed from skillet (6-3)

17 Impractical person has notion to register (8)

19 Imposter Penny rings for massage (7)

20 Picture gold underneath board (7)

22 Inside portal Margaret located loose cloak (5)

23 In favour of cutting short the waterway (5)

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