Cryptic #17

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It's a full-size cryptic this month, and I hope you'll enjoy it. Thanks to Evan Jenkins for test-solving. The 20D clue has italics that don't carry through into Across Lite, so I'm also offering a JPZ version, which you can solve using Crossword Nexus or similar platforms.

27A was the toughest clue to write; feedback on my first version (with a very different surface) suggested it was too vague, and it took me a long time to find another angle that read sensibly while also obeying cryptic grammar rules. I hope the final product provides a nice "aha!" moment. If you fancy having a go at coming up with an alternative clue, leave a message in the comments.

See you again next month!