Cryptic crossword No 1,364

Good fun, thanks suka. Favourites 8a, 14a, 21a, 22a, 24a, 1d, 17d, 20d & 23d. Spoilers ...

Thanks for the puzzle suka, some really lovely stuff in here, particularly 8a (neat), 14a (fun surface), 20a (smooth construction), 21a (nice execution), 22a (very clean), 24a (satisfying), 1d (clean), 6d (neat), 7d (likewise), 13d (fun def), 20d (delightfully construction...), 23d (...only topped by this, COTD for me) and 25d (neat) - thanks again :)