Quick crossword No 53

Excellent, Twmbarlwm, lovely fun crossword, perfectly pitched for the Quick/Quiptic spot. Lots to enjoy but the standouts for me were 14a and 16a

Really good. Thanks. Very good throughout. Favourites were 13a 14a 16a 24a 6d and 8d. A nod to 15d too; even though the surface isn’t quite as polished as some, it’s a lovely clue. Cheers, v much enjoyed

Good job, Twmbarlwm. Pitched where you wanted it to be, making for a swift and gentle solve with nice clean constructions. Particular likes: 11a, 14a, 16a, 23a, 5d (splendid surface), 15d, 18d. Couple of minor points in Reply with Spoilers. Thanks T. PM

Thank you PM. Re 7d, look up "pelagic tern", a common phrase. Not all terns are pelagic - ie oceanic.

Thanks for the puzzle Twmbarlwm, a good range of difficulty and incredibly satisfying to solve. Favourites were - 10a, 12a, 13a, 14a, 16a, 1d, 6d, 7d, 15d and 20d