Across
6a
A friend of 19 in Lincoln, New Zealand prayed for by 22 down 22 (1,8,4)
See 1
9a
Epitome of elegance is certainly not turgid prose (6,2,6)
See 8
Finally, who's got the whole world in his hands? Christ, ultimately (2,4)
Ordered, fine and tidy spot (8)
Joins educational institution before setback (6)
Dance as Bedouin in his element? (8)
Not hotshot for a drop in temperature (4,4)
Opera for 6 across 18? (6)
Creature is around, is around and is around no more? (8)
See 22 down
25a
Cool picture leading creative artist restored: Nude Enjoying Dish (6,3,5)
See 24
Experts in aerospace science (4)
Deliveries held, having exceeded the budget (9)
Down
Take on appropriate accommodation for party (5)
Another court passage (7)
Underground cell like this crossword, mostly (5)
One who's desperate kicks the bucket and swells (7)
With an evenly balanced disposition, starting to speak your mind as the UK went in 1965 (9)
Where might one find bubbles? In a half of bubbly — fancy that! (7)
I don't mean to insult you: coffee non-negotiable (2,7)
Mostly gas-fired, this Latin period (9)
No marinas need to be built in a landlocked country (3,6)
Start to draw lots for casual artwork (7)
Map or schematic section driven by friends of 22 22 across (7)
Substitute crêpe filling with something dainty (7)
22a
New Year's Day's link includes place for musician (5,6)
Hotel computer equipment is common, is that not the case? (5)
Type letters or click words in the clue