Cryptic crossword No 739

27D made me smile. I also enjoyed 10A and 18D. A few comments on some of the others. Spoilers in reply.

Thanks Leucine, lots of fun. Favourites 28a & 18d amongst plenty to enjoy. Spoilers ...

Evenin' Leucine. Well, this was the enjoyable tussle I expected. Some delightful cluing in here - and a few liberties taken. Favourites were legion. Including: 1a, 4a, 12a (lovely for a 1,1,1,1), 20a, 24a (lovely), 30a, 31a (lol), 1d, 5d (LOI - pdm - lol), 6d, 14d, 19d, 25d (very nice). Spoilers in Reply. Thanks. PM

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A lovely puzzle Leucine, where I would echo all of the positives made by previous commentators. I think on balance slightly easier than your previous one but nonetheless a very good challenge and a few that I failed to parse. Favourites were: 1A, 10A, 20A, 1D, 14D (COTD), 19D (well spotted)and 22D. Spoilers....

Liked this a lot, Leucine, it took my mind off an incredibly long queue 😁 1a is a lovely start. 13a is a great spot! 21a and 24a both very clever too. 3d is simple but raised a smile here. Lots of other nice clues too. Thanks!

I enjoyed this Leucine - thank you. Favourites 3d, 31a and 26a. Spoilers in reply.

Thank you Leucine. An enjoyable puzzle with some very neat clues. Personal favourite was the very clever 7d; having had 8d explained to me (doh!) I think that one's very fine as well. A couple of spoilers in reply.