Across
9
Test of speed or another drug right before whizz (5,4)
10
One of twelve leaders in junta uselessly rowing over roles (5)
11
One in the 25 in Republican state (5)
12
Attempts to pen bovine I had in compounds (9)
13
Traveller lets this setter run in 9 the wrong way (4,3)
14
Mocking woman who’s educated about parting thus (7)
17
Join the 25 of opera company with Otello, but not Rossini hero (2,3)
19
According to Carol, Holly’s partner gives name of London 25 (3)
20
One’s finished strategic game? Swot hasn’t finished (5)
21
Cat about to drink mixed gin joins the 25, perhaps (5,2)
22
Clergymen you shouldn’t have over tucked into treats (7)
24
Comedian gets hot, berated drinking litres in the 25 (4,5)
26
Periodically dodges arrests about intimidating people (5)
28
Some languages don’t allow you to translate into French (5)
29
Ever so odd maverick made a quantitative error? (9)
Down
1
Daily paper ignored by rocker, say (4)
2
One who shouldn’t be drinking in 25 (6)
3
They’re critical of French players, including right back (10)
5
Girl enters bank in a careless manner (8)
6
Mythical warrior’s 25 (4)
7
Key part of a crossword 25’s framework (8)
8
Maybe supplies with 25 members (4)
13
Idiot’s striking head, showing swollen areas (5)
15
Expert using 25s in row about good 25s (5,5)
16
Comedians in 25s, say (5)
18
Parisian in donning hose tenses up (8)
19
Troublemaker running round upset teacher is put in detention (8)
22
Food for e.g. Jersey girl who’s upper-class in 25 (6)
24
Flycatchers with wings in wreckage and rubbish (4)
25
Youngster in pride embraces liberal society (4)
27
In America, follower of 25 in ground close to Atlanta (4)