1. Deception
5. Grind
9. Assistant
10. Inspiration
11. Infinite
13. Fifty-two in Roman numerals
14. Leases
15. Cut of beef
17. Partly similar
19. Nigerian tribesman
22. The cord attaching the fetus
24. Competent
25. Have the nerve
26. One who accomplishes
27. As well
1. Autumn
2. Fifty-three in Roman numerals
3. Deserving of the highest esteem
4. Japanese apricot
5. Units of distance
6. Indistinguishable
7. In order that not
8. Glasgow gal
12. Hiker's path
16. Willow twig
17. Campus area
18. Eardrum
20. Taverns
21. Margarine
23. Anagram of "Aid"