I've completed but the parsing of 23A and 25A/2A , where the solutions are obvious, defeat me. Any hints welcome.
23A City, capital city becoming nothing in endless chaos. (10). .e.r.p.l.s
25A/2A. It's rich to serve rum and coke up! (5/4).p.u.d/.a.e
Stuck in NE corner (probably still depressed from yesterday). Would appreciate hint (not answer please) for 9A which I hope will kickstart the rest. Thanks
No wonder I'm struggling in that corner - I had 'charming' for 14A which kind of works (ARM IN in CH G)...... although I wasn't happy with the 'on the up' bit