5  A cat's tiniest little things (5)

 8  At first our untrained nuns couldn't educate lightweight (5)

 9  Speaker's chivalrous every evening (7)

10 Spread the word - blue pic is to be circulated (9)

12 One hundred not out! (3)

13 Mean and waspish (6)

14 More than one small bird gets cold feet (6)

17 Whistler's finally under the turf (3)

18 Came across translated trad verse (9)

20 Cover musician on the radio (7)

21 More wide? (5)

23 Be afraid of coiled adder (5)

24 Cry after Washington match abandoned (7)

 1  Exclusive sort of utensil (5)

 2  Criticise Greek god (3)

 3  Initial opportunity (7)

 4  Element can identify cartoon character (6)

 5  Fish discovered in sylvan glen (5)

 6  In the open air takes off clothes and runs faster (9)

 7  Adages, for example, in Grammar School (7)

11 Short job for barrister - his paperwork kept here (9)

13 Fastened securely, but in a hopeless position (7)

15 Futile instruction to be economical (7)

16 Have an argument after glass of beer here on Tyneside (6)

18 Lukewarm tea unfinished, policeman quietly comes back (5)

19 Outline plan for American beer (5)

22 No-score draw after time added on (3)