22 5 42 14 25 31: 29-40, 10-26.

Across

1 Hidden by grass, squad joined after separation (8)

9 Most of scenery framed by brainbox movie maker (10)

16 Will’s interest in America essentially sprang (6)

17 Region outside northern stadium (5)

18 Dread being tense after fringe cut by bishop (5)

20 Severity when ditching mum’s gear (7)

24 Perhaps Washington satisfied with just having left out minutes (7)

28 Way to replace first two elements of obscure drawing together (7)

33 Old architect initially bought retail supply (7)

37 God, Times having run slightly advanced (5)

38 Sing greeting, getting led out (5)

39 See horse, one joined with man, making...