cryptic 246

[bezzy]

21a appetisers are pecans with a twist (7), 25a former model to give up wayward life (6), 40a brief contest allowed before abridged edition was finished (9), 57d pays tribute to academic distinction (7), 59d rush includes scene to be critiqued (8). many thanks

[Tilly2]

21a canapes

[bibblebub]

21a) canapes = anagram of a+pecans

40a) comp let ed
57d) laurels
59d) RE view ED

[bibblebub]

25a) reform = anagram of 'former'

[Tilly2]

57d honours

[bibblebub]

^ yes that's a much better answer

[Tilly2]

Thank you bibblebub. That means a lot to me.

[bezzy]

thanks to all of you