2: European sage knew a novel novel (9,4)

9: Looks like an eyesore, sounds like an eyesore (3)

10: Dismissed Pat? Thats an indication to stop (9)

11: Shredded chad, he decrees, is one ingredient (7,6)

12: Tom Sharpe source of imagery (9)

16: One who gets up part of stairway (5)

18: Abstract art is just one step.(5)

19: Segregate horses around the object of a hunt (6,3)

20: Get the wrong idea, damn it, distressed about breaks (13)

23: Otis and Vince mad for being thrown out repeatedly (9)

24: One may be transported by this kiss, it's said (3)

25: Uncouth chaps met Engel under stress. (4,9)

1: Nunn completes more circuits than Gore coming around Canary Island seaport (3,6)

2: Cook small fish. (3)

3: Lovely to have an hour inside for recess (5)

4: Lightened up, taking part in strip-tease dance (5)

5: Foolishly I air spats of beekeepers (9)

6: Crush rage created by the additional levy (9)

7: Recipient of drink describing gown with energy (9)

8: Helga excels coming back with a two under par (5)

13: Rise above fad, carrying recycled cans (9)

14: Bringing up the kids - Dad's paying for it (9)

15: Stuffed 05 before a 10 (9)

17: Returned, blushing about departure (9)

20: Rank PM of old (5)

21: Wind coils up (5)

22: A revolutionary New England state or an Indian state (5)

24: Throw out faulty nib (3)