Cryptic crossword No 860

Particularly liked 2d.

Thanks for the fun puzzle Samsa, I particularly liked the theme - you came up with some creative definitions and I learnt a few things too :) Favourite clues were 9a (neat), 10a (smooth), 15a (smooth), 16a (fun), 21a (neat), 27a (clean), 2d (nice def), 5d (clean + nice def) and 23d (clever)...

Excellent working of the theme, which actually helped me for a change! Favourite was 2d. A couple of GK challenges though eg I don’t get 16a. But I am an old fart… Thanks for an enjoyable puzzle 👍

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Nice one, Samsa. As others have said, you have some lovely creative definitions here - particularly 2d and 5d.