January 2000 Cryptic Crossword

Cues - Across

1. Member in the vessel to become elevated (5,2)

5. Saw dog's name inside lead (7)

9. Persevere, being enthusiastic about receiving one sovereign (7,2)

10. Greek character goes to the doctor for a lozenge (5)

11. Little England backing Ireland? That would be strange! (5)

12. Coward possibly showing a little spirit at first (9)

14. Priceless work of art, yes, but extra pay could cover it (6,8)

17. Complaint over image leads to anxiety about Northerly course (6,3,5)

21. Left gaol in disarray without initially even a bean (9)

23. "Way-out" really shows it (5)

24. Appeal for donations to build an arch (5)

25. Any right choice, nonetheless, snookered dirty dealings (9)

26. Last week posted letters written from here? (7)

27. Displeased after survey shows an unpleasant prospect (7)

Clues- Down

1. A woman getting into a state in Tipperary (6)

2. "He's as tall a man as any's in ***" (Twelfth Night) (7)

3. Prison term for woman joining union, with fine to follow (9)

4. Seems absurd not to finish the march before the team gets into coal distribution (11)

5. Slate vessel (3)

6. Sheath used in procreation (5)

7. As author, 'e left his input in Genesis etc. (7)

8. Discontinued line in cheap underwear yachtsmen secure? (8)

13. The seconds are important in such a fight (7,4)

15. Disappear from raised surface so to speak (9)

16. A very strong outside rail needed for platform (8)

18. Impressive characters with a leaning to the right (7)

19. Alliance straddling the border - never the more needed (7)

20. New copy of "Peter is Wrong about The Year" (6)

22. An occasion demanding uniform with a casual sort of shirt (5)

25. Go one better? It could go to your head (3)