Daily Telegraph Prize Crossword 26774 Saturday January 28th 2012

[Mikey500]

Mornin' all, just three to go
21d Ad-lib ending, taking in bow (4) Is it bend?
23d Odd characters involved in heartier dislike (4)
25a Coming first or second (6)
Many thanks in advance

[DracRF900]

21d BEND
23d HATE
25a ADJECT (I think)

[tyrepill]

21d Ad-li(b end)ing
23d HeArTiEr
25a Advent

[DracRF900]

21d BEND
23d HATE
25a I thin k is ADJECT?

[patsyjmdc]

I thought 25a was ADVENT? Cannot see the wordplay for any suitable answer

[tyrepill]

First or second coming is Advent

[DracRF900]

thanks tyrepill - my error