Complete Clue List
Across
1. A cat in cart? : Probably too cold for it here! (10)
6. Tory : New to the field? (4)
9. I accrue art : To create this comic effect (10)
10. Cold : Lump of earth (4)
12. Sonnet? : No, music for nine instruments (6)
13. Loft idol : Is illuminated (8)
15. Ken irks girls : He's here at Christmas time [nb: use SS at end of first word] (5,7)
18. A facet I often : Display, showing that I care! (12)
21. Red viola : Coated the surface (8)
22. Lab rut : It's ruthless (6)
24. Adds : Fathers (4)
25. Avid art sir! : Italian violin maker (10)
26. Real : British nobleman (4)
27. Cat ... raw paws! : Leads to a military treaty (6,4)
Down
1. Dances : To a higher level! (6)
2. No riot : In this Italian city (6)
3. Earth circles : And this records its magnitude (7,5)
4. Teat : It's a modern art gallery (4)
5. Genial rock? : She once gave us "Tapestry" (6,4)
7. Golly Sue! : They burn in the hearth (4,4)
8. So it died : Unusual and not easily explained occurrences! (8)
11. Jive, or win bet? : It may decide the future! (3,9)
14. Iris adapts : Into another large houseplant (10)
16. A cold one? : A kiss and cuddle should help! (8)
17. End offer! : For this criminal (8)
19. A start : Layers of sedimentary rock (6)
20. I plant : A cry of sorrow! (6)
23. Also : A landlocked country (4)