Featured crossword No 23

Truly a wonderful puzzle, Gennaro! Found it silky smooth bar a bit of a wrestle with 14D and 15D. 14D ended up as a favourite once I got it, though, along with 6A, 13A, 23A, and 25A. The acrosses clearly have it! I forgot about the special instruction until the puzzle was solved, but I see it now - brilliantly constructed. Thanks!

Thanks for a beautifully crafted and worthy featured puzzle Gennaro. After Pentman’s recent offerings I was well-tuned to spot the hidden extra, which did help me negotiate a trickier than normal solve. And not a grid fill trauma in sight- all the challenge was In the clues. My favourites were 6a, 9a, 24a, 5d, 7d, 19d, & 20d, closely followed by all the others.

Congratulations on the "Featured Crossword", Gennaro. I found this quite gentle with the Nina recognised early which was a big help. My favourites were 6a, 13a, 22a, 23a, 3d and 20d. Thanks again.

Excellent featured, G, congrats! and great to see a hero of mine (who emerged very early and was rather helpful). Faves include 6a (clever definition that resisted till right at the end), 12a (nifty surface and pleasing charade), 24a, 1d,3d,8d,16d

Nicely themed puzzle Gennaro with ingenious surfaces throughout. My top picks 9a, 5d, 3d, 16d, 4d, 17d, 14d

Amazing puzzle as per usual, Gennaro. Very gentle for the most part, I had trouble with 6a, 14d, 15d but everything else came in somewhat smoothly. Favourites were 10a, 18a, 22a, 24a, 4d, 14d, 19d.

Great stuff. Nina helped. Faves: 12a, 18a, 23a cool def, 5d, 15d. Thanks, Gennaro!

Thanks, Gennaro. Fun stuff, no surprise there. See you over at Fifteensquared...

Great puzzle once again. I didn't need the Nina to help me solve the puzzle; however, it was a nice Easter egg. Favourites include 6a, 12a, 18a, 8d, and 14d. Cheers

Some lovely clues again thanks Gennaro. 6a 5d 15d and 16d were very nice ones my favourite was maybe 10a will check the blog to see what’s what - it’s one thing getting the answers in but it’s another working out exactly what is going on cheers :)

Hi Gennaro. I commented over on 225 but realised I didn't do so here. Well done on a solid puzzle. PM

Incredibly solid puzzle, Gennaro. I hadn't heard of the Nina before, but I always appreciate one (especially when its connection to the grid is dead-center). Every clue felt smooth to me, though favorites were 12a, 7d, 14d, and 16d.

Very nicely done, Gennaro, thanks. I’m a bit late to comment as I’m golfing in Spain this week. Favourites: 6a, 9a, 22a, 3d, 7d and 17d

Great stuff Gennaro. ‘Moderate’ maybe in difficulty, but far exceeding that in skill and enjoyment.

Great puzzle. Liked 18a, 14d, 24a, 9a particularly.

Hi Gennaro. A lovely puzzle with the Nina offering help to break into the grid. Lots to enjoy with 6a, 22a, 3d, 14d and 20d being favourites