Featured crossword No 15

Nice one, Tom. I shall comment on 225 when the blog is up. Struggled to parse LOI, 7d, but think I have now understood the role of Sheila and have learned something as a result.

Well even if you weren’t the Creator of our Universe I’d still say this was one of the best puzzles I’ve solved on MyC! Delightful in every respect, like foxgloves that come and go every two years. I’d pick them all if that wasn’t immodest, but definitely need to mention 5a, 6a (reminded me of Henri’s ‘What’s the world coming to?), 9a, 11a! 13a, 24a, 2d, 7d, 16d, 17d! 20d. Thanks a million!

Lovely stuff Raider, and a great advert for the site. Will comment further you know where …

Super puzzle, smooth and approachable, top notch surfaces and clever devices, most enjoyable. Top picks 5a, 9a, 11a, 12a, 21a, 23a, 2d, 16d, 17d, thanks Raider

Loved this. Beautiful surfaces and lots of great clues, with 9a, 11a and 17d particularly standing out for me. Didn't understand 7a but now that the Fifteen Squared blog has illuminated me, I can see that it's great too! Thank you!

You should do this more often mate, lovely stuff 😁 more comment over there ->

What a delightful surprise --- a Raider crossword! Many great clues as expected with 6a, 12a, 22a, 25a, 4d, 15d, and 20d topping my list. Looking forward to your next one.

Bursting with personality, thanks Raider!

Puzzle perfection! Delicious definitions, wonderful wordplay and surprising surfaces. Hard to pick faves among so much cleverness but 5a (FOI), 11a,13a,21a, 1d,8d,15d,17d. Thanks, Raider!

Great crossword, thanks. Super smooth surfaces. I was thrown by 7d, (not alone there, I see), and wondered if the American spelling of facial hair was deliberate? Thanks for the fun.

I said over there, but it bears repeating here - superb. Such a lovely lightness of touch and abundant wit. Every one us a gem. Really well done!

Thanks Raider, really enjoyed this one. Favourite clues were 9a, 18a (nice def), 1d, 4d, 16d and 20d.