When I saw the clue for 11d I wondered what on earth we were getting into here…
At first glance this looked like a difficult Everyman but ended up being a pleasantly fast solve although still somewhat challenging in parts so satisfying to complete.
12a I only knew the word ordained in the context of inaugurating a member of the clergy so learned something.
Website says still no prize for the Everyman
Haven’t posted in ages since moving back to the UK - lots to sort out (admin etc) and have been doing the weekend crosswords later in the day when it feels like all the discussion has happened already. Great to be back in the land of Maltesers, proper cheese, Rich Tea biscuits, kippers, faggots and steak and kidney pudding!