Cryptic crossword No 3,614

Ha ha! Not only made sense of the SI but also spotted everything that I was meant to spot. For once! Well done. On your easier side, on the whole, but that is no criticism. Some fun surfaces scattered throughout. And a few of your favourite tricks/synonyms too. Faves inc 5a, 10a, 12a, 16a, 2d, 5d, 18d and 23d. Thanks. PM

A few NHO here but a simply fantastic grid construction, amazing Nina! A few "huh??" moments like the Def for 31a and the embarrassing amount of time I spent looking at 17d thinking it was (9) not (7,2). Overall a very fun grid, favourites 17d 8d 7d 27a

Lots of fun, faves 5 9 11 14 across, 2, 7 down (especially after getting the special instructions!)