Crosswords Set by: Paul Saturday 31 October 2015 20.00 EDT Prize crossword No 26,717 Print | PDF version | Accessible version Set by: Paul Saturday 31 October 2015 20.00 EDT Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Share on LinkedIn Share on Google+ Share on WhatsApp Share on Messenger 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Across 9 Spooner's rejection of dog snack? (3,6) 10 Wander past Tate's first valuable collection (5) 11 Hostile moves elected colonialist in Africa, reportedly? (7) 12 One on girl's head in woven plait? (7) 13 Leaden protagonist in erotic novel (4) 14 Fool to admit stupid, a wise character (4,6) 16 Rovers team (7) 17 Walls of cement ideal for building fortress (7) 19 Pompous official heading for presidency, a month in and needing a drink (10) 22 Rejection of plans as probable junk (4) 24 Caught breaking into it, keen criminal — one collared? (7) 25 Shakespearean bagging the hide (7) 26 Powder keg's contents knocked over in style (5) 27 Stir beyond two thirds of Russian sugar (9) Down 1 Talk about those calling god a dog (8,7) 2 See 20 3 Pink river entering the black stuff (5) 4 Greek hero in old journey's ending with ship consumed by god (8) 5 Old Greek city seeking power in new capital (6) 6 Where women aren't invited, politicians in a rut? (4,5) 7 Metal key found under horse (6) 8 Setter on pitch with Scottish team player of the past (5,4,6) 15 Lay waste to old Chester, say (9) 17 Not being prompted to assimilate learning, initially stupid (8) 18 9 across? (8) 20, 2 A Scot, one ruling for a change? (6,8) 21 Wonderful paper in doily that doesn't need painting (6) 23 Artist, a sizzler? (5)