Cryptic crossword No 3,255

Great stuff Kempley! A compilation of many different devices with some nice surprises in the way you’ve made them work. 7d with its combined letter selections was an example of this, with the surface also evoking a classic fairy tale marvel. Other faves: 9a, 14a, 22a, 24a, 2d, 4d, 20d (top pick once I managed to see it in the right way), & 23d. Thanks!

Well done Kempley. Plenty to like in this inc 13a, 19a, 2d, 4d, 5d and, COTD because it made me laugh out loud, 24a. Thanks. PM

Thanks Kempley for a good set of clues with my top picks being 11a, 12a, 13a, 8d, 20d, and 23d. I found this mostly gentle but I did reveal 24a; the answer was a familiar word but the clever wordplay didn't occur to me.