Cryptic crossword No 1,179

Spoiler of sorts

Very much enjoyed being reminded of a tremendous puzzle PM, which rightly received a great reception in Rookie Corner.

Thanks PM, top stuff - previously enjoyed this over at Big Dave's where of course it earned a well-deserved 'promotion'. Faves amongst lots to enjoy: 20a, 26a, 30a, 19d, 23d & 29d ... and 31a, even though there was really no need to update it!

Lovely stuff PM, I enjoyed reacquainting myself with this puzzle and this time particularly enjoyed 10a (neat), 12a (cute), 13a (smooth), 20a (smooth), 26a (very neat), 30a (nice linker), 1d (neat), 5d (neat), 6d (clean), 16d (fun), 19d (fun), 24d (smooth) and 26d (smooth) - no wonder you got an NTSPP invite after this!

Enjoyed re-solving this after a little while - 11a raised a smile once again. Thanks PM!

Still the same favourites as first time round: 26a, 18a, 19d.

It appears I'm the only one not to have seen this before, but all the more enjoyable for that. Probably my favourite of all your puzzles I've attempted with 19d my pick of a beautiful bunch!

Great stuff. My faves were 12a, 15a, 17a, and 3d. Nice one as ever, Mark!

A thoroughly marvellous puzzle that deserves all the praise it’s been getting then and now. My particular favourites were 11a, 20a, 26a, 30a, 19d and 29d. By coincidence I used a remarkably similar construction recently for your 8d - great minds! 😆