The unclued lights (including a pair) are of a kind and are located in the yellow squares (two words) when they are read in order along the rows.
Across
1 Weight gain shed in horse-drawn carriage (5)
4 Fighter in the ring plagues German hounds (5,4)
10 ‘Kill mother’ that’s title of text address (6,4)
11 Unreal doctor dealing with nerves (6)
12 A feudal change that’s sincere over the border (7)
14 Endlessly view bottom that’s fat (5)
15 Coach to the height of perfection (5)
16 Softer and smoother increase. That is right (6)
22 Cycle with party member moving round a fixed point (8)
23 Circus performer is alone, sadly (3,4)
24 One starts roosting in maple tree (4)
25 Three birds and a moth (4)
27 ‘Grand’ French palace excursion not finishing soon (7)
29 Musical direction could make Glière go (8)
32 It’s attractive as a boy’s story magazine (6)
35 Adjust whiskey encased in wood (5)
36 Working well, where the breakfast butter may be spread (2,1,4)
37 Resides at spa in outskirts of Dumfries (6)
38 On reflection, supposing that substitutes sitting room features (10)
40 Polishes text of Kidnapped it seems (5)
Down
1 Wine list teetotaller reviews in village in Longdendale Valley (10)
2 Composition from Penelope Radcliffe (5)
5 Robin rules out fitments for 38 (3,7)
6 Vaccinations injured manatee (7)
7 Maiden in state of ignorance providing money no more (1-4)
15 Even-tempered, but cold in tartan (6)
19 Entrances on ships yet to be reconstructed (10)
20 Soldiers in rearguard action getting respect (9)
21 Polish language, reportedly (6)
26 Gets comfy on benches (7)
28 Managed eating nuts before a time of fasting (7)
30 We’re unanimous that it’s a vice (6)
31 Cut grass in long narrow area, almost miles (5)
33 A Celt organised brilliant display (5)
34 Lake of Caledonian highlands, primarily (4)
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