Cryptic crossword No 1,422

Thanks Halfwit, a very accomplished debut ... I'd wager this isn't your first puzzle! Favourites include 1a, 9a, 13a, 14a, 23a, 15d, 17d & 19d ...

Thanks Halfwit, this was excellent fun! I particularly enjoyed 13a 23a 15d 18d 21d and 7d. Lots of smiles. Cheers

Very enjoyable indeed, and welcome to MyC... although like Fez, I suspect this isn't your first rodeo 😁 Some fabulous surfaces and clever devices. Liked: 1a, 13, 17a, 25a, 2d, 14d and 15d. One tiny additional comment in reply. Thanks!

I agree with the others who suspect you've done this before, Halfwit. Plenty to like right the way through 9a, 12a, 14a, 25a, 2d (yes, really), 5d, 14d, 15d and 17d. Thanks. PM