1 Cortes devastated the area (6)
4 Gap is complete, we hear (4)
7 Finished six deliveries (4)
8 The man composed a song (6)
9 Change gear in anger (4)
10 Soon to get a French veto (4)
12 Pit belonging to me (4)
14 Dog turned out to be supreme being (3)
16 Creature of romance (3)
17 Spots cane construction (4)
20 Note played has a certain quality (4)
23 Stumble on the journey (4)
24 Hear a silent order (6)
25 Recalled about visit (4)
26 Owing to student struggle (4)
27 Not at home at place of manufacture (6)
1 Some insects are small and affectionate (5)
2 Appealing to reduce energy (4)
3 Old Italian-style manor (5)
4 The Romans’ idol (4)
5 Colour of zero scope (6)
6 Journalist has soldiers to correct (5)
11 Gas that none used (4)
13 Land in terrible rain (4)
15 Tempt hospital department with diamonds (6)
16 Silent daughter was subdued (5)
18 Room only for an instrument (5)
19 Meant to develop as an artist (5)
21 Ring friend for a jewel (4)
22 Pause to order pots (4)
1 Cortes devastated the area (6)