Cryptic crossword No 1,294

Another great puzzle, longyfan! Keep them coming!

I believe I've not tried one of yours yet Longyfan, but most glad I did - an impressively creative and fun affair with tons to love. I particularly enjoyed your "hiding in plain sight" fodder type clues, all done very well, and you be crafted some cracking surfaces too. I loved 7a (clean, great def), 12a (smooth), 13a (very neat, great def), 16a (fun)...

I enjoyed this a lot and like sirdakka says you have a very clever way with clues where the solution is right in front of your eyes! Liked 13a, 18a, 22a, 25a, 3d, 14d and 17d. Thanks!

Good stuff, thanks Longyfan - faves include 7a, 10a (I think you just about get away with the punctuation!), 13a, 22a, 2d, 17d & 21d. Spoilers ...