Cryptic crossword No 2,292

Had to proceed slowly, assembing answers piece by piece but I got there in the end. Tricky Nina too! A muscle-building workout, thanks!

Like Kateh, I found the nina trickier to identify as I was completing this. It certainly did not contribute to the solve on this occasion. As per, some nice gentle cluing but also a few more difficult ones in the north to which I had to return with crossers. 13a, 19a, 23a, 2d, 15d, 17d (COTD) and 20d my faves. Thanks. PM

Very cool, Gennaro. My first in was 14a, and the hidden phrase came wayyy later. Quite a few favorites here, such as 11a, 12a, 23a (great surface matched by smile-inducing solve), 2d, 16d, 17d. Really enjoyed this and could tell you enjoyed making it. Thanks.

Nice one Gennaro, thanks. 14a was FOI but it took me about half of the solve before landing the Nina. Still time for it to be very helpful though. Favourites: 11a, 14a, 23a, 9d and 15d. Spoiler …

Rather late to this Gennaro, but worth the wait. Some intriguing surfaces and good fun. I got the Nina halfway but found its connection to 14a maybe tenuous, but good fun nevertheless. Faves 7a, 23a, 24a, 2d COTD), 5d, 15d, 18d (!) among others. Thanks for some good fun!