1 across. Showing foresight, stay busy to get rid of a cold. 9 letters.
6 across, 24 across. Drunk as well as teetotal, so abandoned. 4 letters, 3 letters and 3 letters.
8 across. Dance passion, sergeant? 8 letters.
9 across. Visual colour mixing ring replaced by one. 6 letters.
10 across. Very cold – about forty seconds to get inside. 6 letters.
11 across. Out-of-date date? Take care. 2 letters and 6 letters.
12 across. Given a lift, Australian is hugged by Ruby? 6 letters.
15 across. Lime, say, ornamental button for tiny jumper. 4 letters and 4 letters.
16 across. Space programme at first offers venue for prospective buyers. 8 letters.
19 across. CRAFT CAPSIZED BY COUGAR – POWER LOST SHOCK! 6 letters.
21 across. Mince pies still not tempting at first … 8 letters.
22 across. Richard’s coastal features? 6 letters.
24 across. See 6.
25 across. Hospital quota for oxygen supply? 8 letters.
26 across. See 1 Down.
27 across. Satire – grr, awful, that’s official! 9 letters.