Cryptic crossword No 3,496

Thanks, Polymath! I enjoyed the theme and puzzle very much, favourite clues being 9a, 15a, 20a of course, 2d, 3d, 4d, 10d, 17d and 18d.

Hi polymath, glad I saw your post on BlueSky about this as it was a fun ride with lots of nicely themed surfaces and solutions. Favourites were 9a, 11a, 20a, 4d, 14d and 25d. Cheers

Thanks Polymath. Very good fun and cleverly worked theme. Favourites were 12a, 20a, 3d, 5d, 6d, and 14d. One or two little quibbles...

Love a bit of German

Nice tribute Polymath! Good gridfill with all the themers and some excellent clues to support the celebration. My pick: 9a (two welcome crosswordese alternatives!), 12a, 20a, 3d, 5d, 14d, 18d. Thanks!