August 2003 - 15 x 15 Cryptic Crossword

Clues - Across

1. I caught a cold, one caught in congregation - vitamin needed (5,4)
6. A little peep, perhaps, at the Ambassador having a cup of tea (5)
9. China, where there's many a crime organisation (7)
10. Land in the water? (7)
11. In old carton discover these circular paintings (5)
12. Convenient minor work left with one French female (9)
13. In the ship the food turns soggy (5)
14. Kind of heating for installation in office (9)
17. White, in second class, being provocative? (9)
18. As a copper, can take risks on the road (3,2)
19. An Arabian camel (tail-less) is mythical (9)
22. A thank you involving gold - it comes from the heart (5)
24. Greeting leading zoologist in the capital found underground (7)
25. Arresting speech? Must be joking (7)
26. Display of temper soundly noticed (5)
27. Astringent producing agony - nearly sick (9)

Clues - Down

1. Aspect of subject one found in City daily (5)
2. An allergy developed in the throat (9)
3. Top communist company, first in missiles, is involved with arms (9)
4. Crazy at home when there's an unwanted intruder (6,2,3,4)
5. Made a resounding mistake? (7,1,7)
6. Carry outside left, being dim (5)
7. An Asian back at University? (5)
8. A plucky Puccini heroine dispatching a Greek king (9)
13. Half-afraid, trapped by wild donkeys - bark! (9)
15. Number announced is Elgar's piece (9)
16. Ban from place in ground - police turned up on time (9)
20. Ambition that could take one to the house (5)
21. A wizard place, one that has invigorating qualities (5)
23. Guardian article wins back support (5)