Cryptic crossword No 921

Thanks Samsa, very much enjoyed all the up and down and down and outs, nicely done. Favourites 5a, 14a (nho, not in Chambers - but clear enough definition, is it a US thing?), 18a, 4d, 6d, 15d & 21d - those last two vying for COTD. US spellings at 2d and 3d initially threw me a little but fair enough for a US crossword I guess! Thanks again!

Enjoyed this on cryptic sunday Samsa. Some very nice, very clever and very witty constructions and you did a good job with your surface theme.

Lovely puzzle, Samsa. Clever idea for a theme, nicely executed. Lots to like but particular favourites were 20a, 8d and of course the outrageous 19d.

Hi Samsa, I think this might be your best one yet! Enjoyed watching Cryptic Sunday solving this and liked the creativity your brought to bear in your constructions, particularly 1a (fun), 9a (really liked this), 13a (neat), 24a (clean), 2d (neat), 4d (neat), 6d (clean), 8d (clever and smooth) and 22 (neat). Lovely stuff!