Cryptic crossword No 10

That was hard work but worth every minute/hour... Thanks!

Really good crossword with some excellent clues. Favourites were 7 (took me a while), 11, 6 (loved this!), 18, 22. There was a nice variety of clue constructions to keep me on my toes. Couldn't parse 24. Thanks for this!

Congratulations, abw - I think this is an accomplished crossword. So much to admire, though my favourites are 9A, 10A, 13A, 22A, 2D, 3D, 6D, and 18D. The only thing I can’t parse is ‘set cut short’ in 5D.

A, As others have said, some good clues here. Favourites were A and the &lit at D

A few tricky ones in here, but an enjoyable grid none the less. "Lift and separate" clues like 12a always catch me out. I liked 2d and 6d very much. Thanks abw!