Quick crossword No 299

Solution blog with hints and tips available from Friday here... https://reinterred.blogspot.com/2025/10/weekend-quick-cryptic-139-solution.html

Really excellent quick cryptic. Most enjoyable. Thank you, John.

Thanks johninterred. After completing the elaborately complex cryptic by Fez I was in the mood for some 'Quick' enjoyment & this certainly did the trick. Very nice clues all around with my faves being 4a, 11a, 14a, and 5d. Good work.