Cryptic crossword No 2,560

I was waiting for this! Faves include 10a,13a,26a and 2d,4d,17d ,21d (best surface!) Figured the extra out in time to get help with a couple, and with the "hint" word itself. Thanks as always, Gennaro

Thanks Gennaro, good fun as always. On the tricky end for you, particularly the combination of 7a and 5d, the latter of which I didn't know. Favourites: 25a, 1d, 8d, 16d and 18d. Spoiler ...

Lovely stuff, thanks Gennaro - faves include 7a, 23a, 25a, 1d, 5d, 8d & 21d. Thanks again!

Thanks Gennaro, enjoyed this one. The hidden message helped me over the line which is always appreciated! Particular favourites were 25a, 1d, 9d and 16d.

Nicely done, Gennaro. I particularly enjoyed your surfaces in this one. Faves inc 11a, 14a, 24a, 25a, 1d, 3d, 8d and 9d. Thanks. PM

Like Coot, I found this a bit trickier than your average, and not in a bad way. Ironically enough, 9d was my LOI. I’ll be back in a bit with favs. Thanks!