Quick crossword No 249

Solution blog with hints and tips can be found from Friday here -> https://reinterred.blogspot.com/2025/04/weekend-quick-cryptic-127-solution.html

A quick bit of fun! First three were write-ins once I got the fourth word in that sequence -- neat clues though! COTD is 3d, other faves include 20a, 21a & 22a (lovely surface). 2d & 16d make a nice pair, 13d and 17d also very pleasing

A load of fun and perfectly pitched QC. COD to 12d. Many thanks John.

Thanks, John, I enjoyed your qc. There were a couple I struggled with, but, I got there.