Cryptic crossword No 2,198

Great fun to kick off the year, thanks Bottom. Favourites (primarily based on how much I laughed): 20a, 22a, 31a, 2d and 22d.

Hilarious, as ever. Laughs all over the shop. I’m, frankly, disgusted with myself for getting 22d immediately! No duds here, unsurprisingly, and too many favourites to list without embarrassment. Huge fun, this. Ta lots.

I love your crosswords but I have to admit, I did raise an eyebrow at 9a – that is a very dark reference 😬

A veritable treat! Good fun as always, thanks for the puzzle Bottom. Slightly less torrid than your last few but no less entertaining and neat. Podium goes to 27a, 2d and 22d for their surfaces

I liked this a lot! Faves 1a, 3a, 9a (😬), 15a, 22a, 23a, 27a (but typo in clue), 31a, 2d, 6d, 19d, 25d...

You’re a disgusting prevert and you ought to be burnt at the stake.