Cryptic crossword No 1,486

Down

• 1 downPiece of furniture as yet unfinished (4)
• 2 downImpassioned ex-soldier inspires macho guys (8)
• 3 downSecond-in-command with some power upended capital city (6)
• 4 downStart of lesson dropped for spoken examination (4)
• 5 downPrivate eye took possession of illegally shortened firearm (6)
• 6 downLive crustacean's tail at rubbish cafe upset patron (10)
• 8 downOh no, cycling get-up is unsafe (9)
• 12 downTin replaced lead on support for lighting fixture (10)
• 13 downBeing late, Sully eats meal with last of stragglers (9)
• 17 downBugs left skin irritations after biting, ultimately (8)
• 19 downExtra cash given to youngsters (3-3)
• 21 downGive utmost without keeling over (6)
• 23 downAdulterated ecstasy is sweet (4)
• 25 downWhat's been hidden by Pope astounds cardinal (4)