Cryptic crossword No 1,792

Thanks Baldur, I enjoyed that - even, or perhaps especially, the chewier bits. Some lovely wordplay and smooth surfaces here. I particularly admired 19a, 22a, 24a (COTD), 4d, 17d, 21d, 23d & 18d. A few I’d like to have checked explanations to understand properly, but annotated solutions haven’t been switched on - if you can, it would be helpful. Also to note that some of the clues don’t have defs shown with the dotty underlines, which was my first port of call for checking. But nicely done, thx!

Quite tough but very satisfying to complete! Some devious clues, and some lovely penny drops too. Liked 13a, 21a, 4d, 6d and 18d. Thanks!

Thanks Baldur, good fun if very tough. I needed a few reveals in the bottom half to get me over the line. Favourites: 13a, 25a, 4d, 6d, 14d (although not sure you need the capitalisation?), 17d and 20d. I know you wouldn’t want me to deny you quibbles so … spoilers …

Not on your wavelength for this one, Baldur, I'm afraid. Needed some reveals in the SE and NW though most of the SW/NE diagonal got completed. 2d, 6d and 14d my podium. Thanks. PM

Thanks Baldur, good fun - not sure I found it *quite* as difficult as others have implied, probably got lucky re wavelength, though plenty of chewy moments too! Agree with Coot's minor quibblets. Favourites include 11a, 21a (not convinced by "going to" but forgiven for the "Hotlips Discos"!), 4d, 17d, 20d & 23d. Thanks again!