Cryptic crossword No 2,461

Thanks Coot. Failed on the last word of 9d, having not 'got' your definition at all. That - and one query - aside, everything else went in OK. Likes include 12a, 25a, 27a, 8d, 20d and 24d. Thanks. PM

Thanks Coot, very enjoyable with faves 9a, 10a, 19a, 23a (nice use of ellipsis), 7d, 8d, 15d, 20d & 24d. Spoilers ...

Thanks Coot for an enjoyable crossword. Like others I wondered about 3d but I see you changed it. I revealed the nho 9d; I had difficulty making sense of the surface. All else came to light with my favourites being 10a, 25a, 2d, 5d, 7d, and 20d. Nice work.

It took me a long time and a letter reveal to get 9d, but I liked the Def. a lot once I saw it. I also liked 10a, 16a, 26a, 2d, 5d, 8d. Questions in reply ...