3  Very good at breaking codes. (8)

 9  Maybe scry unending story with this. (7)

10 Offspring is a girl. (5)

11 PPE put on after a month of lockdown. (5)

12 Spilt the beans with narrative about king and daughter. (6)

14 Coped nicely with a twice misprinted reference work. (13)

17 Look after these when dieting and the pounds will look after themselves. (6)

19 At first the eager novice seemed extremely nervous. (5)

22 Picture that is about regular publication. (5)

23 Somehow very in love, so get engaged. (7)

24 Tattiest copy is secured in strongbox. (8)

25 Tie up securely with Granny? I hear not. (4)

 1  Announced adjusted credit deal without IT. (8)

 2  Put down queen chicken. (5)

 4  Correspondences family member sends overseas. (13)

 5  Nip in the air leads to infection. (5)

 6  Rather badly stained. (7)

 7  Cultivated some meagre wheat. (4)

 8  Use tech in identifying foreign cultures. (6)

13 Downstairs becomes home for servants over time. (8)

15 Boldness about the modern era. (7)

16 Ready for operation and liable to erupt. (6)

18 Old Canadian people quietly crawl along the ground. (5)

20 Material found in many long johns. (5)

21 Element unknown in capital of China. (4)