Cryptic crossword No 3,082

Thanks Fossil & welcome, really enjoyed this clever challenge. Faves include 1a, 20a, 1d, 6d, 18d, 21d & 22d. Spoilery comments follow ...

Hi Fossil and thanks for a great puzzle -- I watched Panthera solve it on Twitch just now and it went down very well 👍

Ha, Henri's done my work for me - how kind! But yeah, I stand in for the wonderful Matt & Rachel when they can't do their usual Cryptic Sunday stream, and Fez recommended that I give your puzzle a go. I'm glad he did too, because it was a blast; tricksy in places, but witty and cleanly set, especially with regards to the omissions. My top three, in clue order because I'm rubbish at ranking things, would be 32a, 1d & 18d. Thanks for sharing, and welcome; I think you'll be well-liked here!

Wow, what a way to make an entrance! I really enjoyed this - beautifully crafted around a clever theme. Personal favourites were mainly the thematic ones, with particularly satisfying aha moments: 1a, 9a, 13a, 15a, 29a, 0, 17s, 18d (brilliant!), 2ad and 23d. More please 🙏🏼

Thank you so much for the kind comments and very helpful pointers; I can only apologise for the rogue full stop. (There I go again...)

Nice job, Fossil, and welcome to the site. More like this, please. A very accomplished debut as others have said and a very nicely worked device. 1a, 4a, 16a, 24a, 29a, 2d, 5d, 7d, 18d and 25d earned my ticks. Thanks. PM

Clues to 32a and 23d amended 9 Feb 2025