Quick crossword No 475

Thanks pecabite. Definitely tricky but not sure about the ‘offensive’. The Spoonerism count maybe- with the gauntlet thrown down by the cover image? Not a problem for me when they’re really good ones, like 8a/17d and 13d. 10a did beat me despite getting the elements of the parse. 2d needed the crossers but I smiled at the definition after the event. 21a was a very good example of its kind. 6d was a pecabite word order puzzler but I’ve learned to spot them and this was good. 11d masterful. 14d is

I found this Tricky so the puzzle tag is about right for me. Not sure about 'Explicit' though - mentioning a blue movie and a prostitute in the clues is hardly extreme. Like Sisyphus, I could not overlook the number of Spoonerisms and thought it might be a theme. There was also the (very) mini Japan theme. 12a, 14a, 2d (not 100% convinced 'traversing' is the optimum indicator but it's a nice idea), 6d, 14d my faves. Thanks. PM

You’ve heard enough feedback from me pecabite so I’ll keep this brief, but this really is an excellent puzzle! Despite my problems with 10A, it’s more than made up for by a selection of some of my favourite Spoonerisms to date. 8A & 17D and 13D are ones to remember! Thanks again!

Thanks pecabite that was quite tricky had to reveal 10a, faves were 8a, 21a, 11a and 13a cheers 🕷️

Thanks pecabite. Not quite a quick solve as I was completely flummoxed by 10a so, as others have said it was a bit tricky. Nonetheless, I plotted my way through it and enjoyed the Spoonerisms. Favourites were the Spoonerisms and 12a, 21a, 11d and 14d. I like a good Spoonerism and did a themed one back in April Cryptic crossword No 3,346. Thanks again.