Across
Standards judged to be sad, then sadder, so to speak? (8)
3d
Cross-Channel trip reportedly says 'up yours' to those working the ferries! (5,6)
24d
Miss trial, or slam into prison with Spooner? (4,4)
Possible aim of epidural containing last of ethanol, solvent (2,3,5)
See 2
23a
Trekker's blessing for start of route, or developing plans for diversion (4,4,3,7)
Secrecy ultimately maintained, is able to ’arbour killer (7)
Bloke eating last of butter before cheese (7)
Pen witticism, funny phrase I love? (8)
Timber turned out beautifully (6)
See 14
See 25
26a
Joiner in seat wearing garment, a certain style (5,4,3,5)
See 25
Down
Cold, like a man on board? (8)
12a
Unfortunately, cheapest housing no good: significant progress required (4,6)
See 9
Old European kingdom, some feel it's a country on the rise (7)
Newspaper, i did you say? (8)
Potter actor underwater? (4,6)
Source of inspiration, play a villain (6)
Idiot with new pay cut, work up and down (10)
Broadcaster I attack, one in African country (8)
Hectic or excited, skip off (8)
Was a kipper, when served up, inspiring English type of pizza? (4-3)
Sentence like wordplay? (6)
Bound to get journey underway? (6)
See 10
Type letters or click words in the clue