Cryptic Crossword

ACROSS

8 Go for each prize — might one be on the table? (6, 3)

10 Channel seabird ending on Jersey (5)

11 Christian symbol on floor, oath inscribed — this (9, 6)

12 Staff in secret set out to seize power (7)

13 With golden river, a small country (7)

15 Receptacle: strange item in container for politician (7, 8)

19 Tailor married lover (7)

22 Intended to hold name back (7)

24 Mature bird at sea with fish in Atlantic region (7, 8)

26 Woman’s accessory committed crime (5)

27 See motel breakfast finally cooked — egg dishes (9)

DOWN

1 Great bit of prep I completed (4) 2 (Very!) high society? (3, 3)

3 Rival not open to change buttonholing leader in parliament (8)

4 Cheers filling said redeveloped sporting arenas (6)

5 Prayer guides an oddball (5, 3) 6 Jacket that’s far too warm? (6)

7 Key in model (4)

9 Saw dog restrained by lead (7) 12 Bones found in jar, casually tipped over (5)

14 Match, on in time (5)

16 US return surprisingly offers encouragement (8)

17 At home, old canary (8)

18 As this day ends, cricket side accommodated in snug (7)

20 Desert colour (6)

21 Motive in crime, initially unseen (6)

23 Put in order, administration finally finished off (6)

24 Deep swimmer (4)

25 Relax when letters read out? (4)