Cryptic crossword No 2,825

Very nice indeed. Some lovely, tight clues. 10a, 12a, 16a, 1d, 3d, 4d, 20d, etc. Spoilers …

Just completed and that was thoroughly enjoyable. Many thanks

Great stuff Ruskin, plenty of great clues. I was sailing through it until I was grounded by the NE corner. Favourite clues were 9a, 16a, 14d and 21d. I definitely agree with ALP about 6d though, had to reveal that one in the end.

Great stuff, Ruskin - thanks! I especially liked 21d (CotD - super surface), 12a, 16a, 22a (for a spoiler reason in the reply!), 3d, 7d and 22d. More in reply ->

Very nice puzzle - though I was defeated by 6d. I was pleased to find my GK was up to one or two of your references. Nice succinct cluing throughout. Faves inc 10a, 19a, 24a, 25a, 4d, 5d, 21d and 22d. Thanks. PM

Very good puzzle - well done and thank you! You can watch/hear me solve this at twitch.tv/crosswords - if you do I hope it's fun/useful!