9 across. Uniform policeman’s back dealing supply out. 9 letters.

10 across. Adult party? Show up. 5 letters.

11 across. Focus for talent: piano picked up with scales. 7 letters.

12 across. Experience unconscious fit. 7 letters.

13 across. Short, nasty dog needing lead for town. 4 letters.

14 across. Little bit cut off? Career primarily at sea for oil worker. 10 letters.

15 across. Soldiers wait for backup. 7 letters.

17 across. Bleeding send electronic message to idiot at front. 7 letters.

19 across. State of fancy throne surrounding king: gold one. 5 letters and 5 letters.

22 across. Geographical region like Iowa. 4 letters.

23 across. Duct with clot blocking side. 7 letters.

24 across. American hawk to trade across department. 7 letters.

26 across. Fumes from fire ultimately breathed in by kids. 5 letters.

27 across. You finally ran relay races for a time. 5 letters and 4 letters.