In the hints below most indicators are italicized, and underlining identifies precise definitions and cryptic definitions.
But there were plenty of clues that worked the other, and IMHO more satisfying, way around, where the non-obvious answer emerges from following the wordplay instructions and generates a big smile. My solve today proceeded faster than usual because a few answers leapt out at me from their definitions, leaving the wordplay to be parsed afterwards. Hello, everyone, and welcome to the first Friday blog from the new site location. BD Rating - Difficulty *** - Enjoyment ***