Cryptic crossword No 3,095

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Much fun here. Love the Nina - we were just discussing this subject at lunch. Faves: 6a, 23a is super - I think it's on "should know it" side of US GK. 7d is terrific; 19d is wonderfully concise. More in reply.

Thanks tpg for an enjoyable crossword with some excellent clue writing. My podium: 6a (COTD), 21a, and 23a (COTD #2). More in reply.

Thanks tpg, good stuff. Faves include 6a, 10a, 21a, 1d, 6d. No quibbles of note, but a couple of spoilery observations ...

Impressive perimeter Nina! Some great surfaces - 5dn is a fave (interesting visual image that one), nice mix of devices. Always like purely cryptic clues like 10 and 17. 11 is a great example of an elegant surface that works perfectly - also 6ac. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the puzzle which I greatly enjoyed. Nice clean run around the grid but not too easy either. Favourites for me were 9a, 17a, 1d, 7d and 16d.