Cryptic crossword No 2,200

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This was a lot of fun ! Lots of twisty definitions and neat clues to enjoy, I liked 24a particularly, and the NY crash site made me smile

Thank you Kateh! That's good to hear. I got setter's block (is that a thing?) part way through and struggled to get going again.

I enjoyed this a lot, Cheeseman. Very little to raise the eyebrows and I seemed to be own your wavelength. Beaten by one due to a lack of GK. A few absolute gems in here. 16d is inspired and very much my COTD. Other faves inc 12a, 24a (podium), 28a, 5d, 7d (podium). Thanks. PM