4 across. Container housing a paper garment. 6 letters.
6 across. Has she exploded, having swallowed explosive drug? 8 letters.
9 across, 19 across. One beating old age – ran twice! 6 letters and 6 letters.
10 across. Plant physics unit in e.g. Dorset. 8 letters.
11 across. Useful home device when a person is out. 11 letters.
15 across. Repeating liturgy, first to last, with a part of the Bible. 7 letters.
17 across. As orderly patients may be dealt with, said US medical student. 7 letters.
18 across. Behave frivolously, ditching what could be hard and onerous. 5 letters and 6 letters.
22 across. The fellow surprisingly genial as a philosopher. 8 letters.
23 across. Brazilian dance seeing off a Greek character. 6 letters.
24 across. Skilful mum unsmilingly disposing of last of children. 8 letters.
25 across. Some rock in church service, followed by a poem. 6 letters.