Cryptic crossword No 1,098

Thanks very much for this. I DID need help for the bottom right-hand corner. Largely because I can’t spell “Duece” (sic).

Nicely done, PW, and if Liari gets anywhere near this, you'll get a big tick for incorporating 28a. Nice surfaces throughout and the usual imaginative approach to treatments including some real gems. Favourites include 15a, 20a (COTD), 23a, 27a, 1d, 3d, 7d, 8d, 21d and 24d. Thanks. PM

Thanks, PW. That was a great pleasure. My top 3: 1A, 20A, 8D, but I could have chosen many others; your surfaces are a delight. Minor quibbles follow...

Thanks plumbwizard - hit a big wall about 3/4 through for some reason, but eventually got there! 9a new to me. Favourites were 20a, 23a and 26a.

Thanks for the puzzle plumbwizard, glad to see one of yours back after a while. Had lots of fun with this, you've crafted some lovely constructions, particularly 1a (great surface), 10a (neat), 15a (neat), 20a (lovely), 23a (clean), 28a (clean), 2d (very neat), 4d (clean), 5d (neat), 6d (nice def), 17a (neat), and 24d (very cute) - lovely stuff!