Cryptic crossword No 2,780

Thanks for this Boznut. Another neat puzzle. 8a, 9a, 22a, 24a, 3d, 6d, 19d and 20d are my faves. Thanks. PM

Thanks boznut, I thought this was an excellent crossword with many smooth & readable surfaces. My top picks included 9a, 14a, 22a 17a, 24a, 2d, 4d, & 6d. Looking forward to your next one.