2: Encourage horse led with direction. (3)
3: We err by demolishing an alcohol producer (7)
4: Let not passion sway philosophers (3-10)
5: Economical at sea, netting white cod, mostly... (3-4)
6: Hes happy to wait for the doctor! (7)
7: Black arts and demons concerned with Homer's issue? (4,7)
9: Holder of strange ritual of troll (5,8)
11: With Starr finally out, Hyde's plan simply loses traction in a way (11)
12: Child, bask by the sound (3)
17: Shout it out loud - alternatively, mutter quietly (7)
18: Sneaking a look at someone making a little noise (7)
20: Planned modus operandi led in both directions (7)
26: In the manner of a girl (3)
27: Requires five kills, or a single accurate shot. (3)