Across
1
Excellent recommendation for better cover (3-3)
4
Return theatre subsidy as a way to contain waste (6)
9
Unhappy as your solution won't fit like this! (4)
10
He's a dapper sort, although somewhat dumpy (4-6)
11
Wise also to replace a fall guy (6)
12
Conservative policy in document is rejected (8)
13
One prepares chap at a wedding in America (9)
15
Gamble made by leading player using natural talent (4)
16
Defeat flotilla occasionally (4)
17
Artist providing tiny cream confection (5,4)
21
American genius creates knock out current account (8)
22
Resolving timeless dispute can be positive (6)
24
Work to reduce effect of token performance (10)
25
Colleague right to leave mass meeting (4)
26
Study after turf becomes waterlogged (6)
27
Don't move liberated zone that's been evacuated (6)
Down
1
Racehorse lacking a run will be unstable (7)
2
Socialist knocks over fine drop of the hard stuff (5)
3
He pours cocktail for brilliant classical musician (7)
5
Without pressure, look into cricket perhaps (6)
6
Power play — it's somewhat obvious! (9)
7
Piece of old film on medical procedure put back in (2-5)
8
Assistant held up by aristocratic junior doctor (13)
14
Having views about describing birds without wings? (9)
16
Hide evidence of debts — that's mad (7)
18
Mess left inside ship (7)
19
Allow half-hearted duelling at sea (7)
20
Live around loving couple? I don't care! (4,2)
23
Two short ways to create part of musical system (5)