Cryptic crossword No 1,939

Fun, with quirky surfaces. 17a tickled me and I liked 26a and 27a. 29a is smart, 21d reads well and 1d’s “imitating” is lovely. Tiny non-niggles to follow …

Thanks Baldur, good stuff. Faves include 10a, 13a, 17a, 19a, 27a & 16d. Spoilers ...

Very enjoyable, thank you. Lots to like, including 9a, 19a, 27a, 1d, 4d, 14d, 23d...

Lovely stuff, Baldur! Particularly liked 1a, 13a, 15a, 27a, 3d, 5d, 14d, 19d, 21d, 23d; but that doesn't mean I disliked the others. Great fun.

Been a while since we've seen one of yours, Baldur. I am late to this and will not repeat the comments already made (other than to ask whether the second 's in 1a is actually necessary? Would make for a smoother read without? Nice solid puzzle, not too tricky other than 16d/24a/20d which were my last three. When the penny dropped for the first, the other two followed - I lack the GK for the second and didn't spot the device - which I like a lot - in 20d. 13a, 22a and 18d also. Thanks. PM

Thanks Baldur, another 'latecomer' who enjoyed this quite a bit. I needed your notes to parse 4a, 1d, and 7d but all else made sense. I had many favourites including the much discussed 1a, 13a, 19a, 27a, 16d, 18d, 19d, and 21d.

Thanks, Baldur. I liked this a lot. Needed a few reveals but I was able to parse them all after staring at them for a while - 4a the hardest clue here I think. Favourites 10a, 22a, 27a, 1d, 7d, 18d and 23d...

I’m playing catchup and see that I’m already one Baldur behind 🙃 but glad I caught up with this one, lots of fun. Thanks!