A reversal of alternate letters sounds like pretty standard fare outside of beginner grids! Was this person perhaps a beginner who got a bit salty at not getting the solve? I certainly did the same when I first started, it's easier to blame the clue than oneself.

Penile disorder agitating ol' brainiacs - is it treatable? No, take X-ray (9,8,10)

Finished yours now! As before, some fantastic clues throughout. Great job 😊

I had hoped that putting that one in there may stir up some intrigue! I had to resist the urge to put 25d as the other sample clue 🤣

While I'm not quite finished yet, this has been a very enjoyable puzzle with some great definitions and wonderful penny-drop moments. Favourites so far are 1d, 5d (great def!), 12a and 21a. 😊

Brilliant! I'll try and find a quiet moment to join the stream 😊

You're too kind! I'm excited to follow this up soon, expect another draft in your inbox some day soon! 😀

I actually achieved the "two centuries" in a different way to what Pandiculator intended! I indicated the 19th and 20th centuries just above and below the centre, rather than 1800S and 1900S at the edges. I'm still counting it as a win.

I've just put my email down - that grid you had me playtest was a joy to solve! Even if I did need a little nudge near the end 🤣

Just sent him a message - I'm nearing the final stages of this week's Inquisitor and need something to tide me over until Saturday!

Ooh, exciting! Hopefully my son gives me enough time to stay for the whole stream this time - he's insisting on a game of "tickle crabs", whatever that means!

I certainly would! Just finished your Inquisitor earlier today and now I'm not sure what to do with the rest of my week 🤣