Cryptic crossword No 1,459

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Really enjoyed this. Good surfaces, a lot of variety in the clues, and not a lot of general, or arcane word, knowledge required. Liked 9a, 10a, 24a, and 20d, 28d and 31d. Fave was 33a. Spoilers

Thanks for the puzzle Pixlate, lots to enjoy here, particularly 9a (cute), 11a (neat), 16a (simple and effective), 24a (very smooth), 26a (interesting), 15d (COTD) and 31d (neat)

Thanks Pixlate good stuff - particularly enjoyed 9a, 11a, 19a, 26a, 30a, 15d, 17d (I *think* "examining" just about works, and great definition) & 25d, plus terrific theming Spoiler ...