Daily Quick Crossword

8 February

Across

1 Adult male deer (4)
3 Put together (8)
9 Insurance risk assessor (7)
10 Cash registers (5)
11 Ken's successor in London (5)
12 Closer (6)
14 Strong and sturdy (6)
16 Splendid (6)
19 Long-winded (6)
21 Make progress (3,2)
24 Drink in large draughts (5)
25 Venetian canal boat (7)
26 Vexatious (8)
27 Period before Easter (4)

Down

1 Sheath for a sword (8)
2 Subsequently (5)
4 Espionage (6)
5 Surplus (5)
6 Have faith (7)
7 Simple (4)
8 Girls (6)
13 Copious (8)
15 Good buy (7)
17 Requiring immediate attention (6)
18 Gas essential for life (6)
20 Elevated (5)
22 Type of steak (1-4)
23 Pale blue colour (4)