Cryptic crossword No 2,043

nice fun solve Liked 18, 20, and 23 across and 15 down. Spoilers/question in reply

You’re a machine, man! Yet another very enjoyable puzzle from you. A couple of NHO words but both very fairly clued, so that was a relief. I liked 9a (the state’s unmarked abbreviation didn’t bother me one jot but it may make some squint a little), 2d, 4d and 10d. Couple of points – there’s a poss S missing in 7a and why the double dash in 17d? Oh, and 27a’s possibly a tad same-sidey. I think it could be a little tighter. But … really fun, this. Ta lots.

Nice puzzle, thank you. The trademark device helped too. I liked 23a, 35a, 1d (nho), 2d, 13d, 22d...

Another fun puzzle, fairly accessible for the most part but I was held up slightly on the last few (as it the tradition on a good puzzle!) ... the trademark device helped as per usual and obscurities clued cleanly I thought. Liked 21a, 3d, 10d, 4d, 24d and 28d. Minor comment in reply. Thanks!

Another fun puzzle, thanks Gennaro. I had a fair bit of help from the trademark device, which I definitely needed with this one. Even then I failed with the NHO 8a. Favourites: 11a, 23a, 30a, 2d and 10d. Spoilers …

Nice job Gennaro and comforting to see those well-established Special Instructions. One of your most approachable puzzles. Other than the one surprising anagrind leading to need for one reveal. 12a (despite the sad surface!), 30a, 1d, 6d and 24d my favourites. Thanks. PM