Welcome our new setter Cryptic Fa. Bouquets and Brickbats welcome.
Three answers per commenter as usual till 6 PM. (Annotations compulsory)
Please provide all your answers in one comment.
ACROSS
6 The man exchanged energy for gas (7)
7 Minority groups in the building with empty caskets (7)
9 Lawyer covered the Spanish model's mouth (5)
10 Kicking heels without woman in the past, in another place (9)
11 Absolute rule leaders of France and Spain changed in small measures (7)
13 Somebody's number (6)
15 Boy began right away to scheme for the biggest explosion ever (3,4,6)
19 Partly for a clearer vision (6)
20 Places flowers around sweetheart quietly (7)
23 Evil queen after victory, "South America is changing the order" (4,5)
24 Titled and skilled ace lost after new round (5)
26 Sons having best laughs (7)
27 Former lover with plan to take over one's enterprise (7)
DOWN
1 And others showed up behind schedule (2,2)
2 First of all, husband and wife arrived in Indian state (6)
3 Pay no attention to partner and drive men crazy (5,4)
4 It's how cast man originally exclaims, "Starting now!" (8)
5 Watchmen from Sugarfield (10)
6 Relax, man. Female after vow returned ultimately happy (6)
7 Yes, a dance... and a piece of cake (4)
8 Issue about them was implied (6)
12 One with nerves to drive criminal about with gold and diamond (6,4)
14 Astronomer celebrated with girl a never-ending love (9)
16 American boy playing a violin (8)
17 Wife loves wild animals (6)
18 A small change to rise (6)
21 Little ones drinkng hot shots (6)
22 Old bishop's holding Queen's rings (4)
25 Start to love bachelor back (4)
Enjoy.
