The unclued Across and Down solutions are of two kinds, entered accordingly: five are of two or three words. Across 3 Old flower and bitter vetch by village plot in NW London (7,5) 11 Row following right bluster (4) 13 One silk tie crumpled, no matter how unpleasant (4,2,2) 16 Storey having display-stand with note
To 31D an 37A from the 29D 28A, 19A an 14A 1A and 11D a 23A 35D. Across 5 One reeling in buck before breaking into half-concealed grin (9) 12 Father absorbed by belief system covered in Virginia? (9) 15 Partly cauterised organs (5) 16 This requires at least two pieces facing each other (8)
The unclued lights consist of seven themed categories A to G (with G being interpreted very loosely) which are highlighted in yellow in the grid. Each themed category leads to six unclued theme words A to F, one of two words and another hyphened. Across 11 Bishop always upset item in bar (5) 13 Drink
A quote (ODQ, 8th edition) runs around the grid’s perimeter, beginning at 3. It is preceded by the first name of its author, whose surname is an unclued entry. Four further unclued entries consist of two leaders, a receptacle, and its contents; letters of the five unclued entries unchecked by clue answers may be rearranged
‘4D!/18A/3D!’ (four words in total) is a quotation from a tale by the author of 9D (three words). Remaining unclued lights give the names of the two protagonists of the tale and that of the 24A in which it was told. Across 1 Hot wind from Honduras dogging opponent … (5) 6 … in the
The unclued lights, (when taken as an individual, three pairs and one trio), are of a kind, verifiable in Chambers (13th edition). Across 10 Father Gold froze thematically (4) 12 Awkward bra stealer can be nicked (10) 14 An indefinitely large number of alcaics – not odd! (3) 15 OK turning west, pulled along and
Unclued lights (one of two words, the others paired) at length have something in common. Across 1 Faced bombs near end of life (7) 11 Museum spending pounds to acquire English works (6) 12 European body said to be a biblical tribe (7) 14 Losing sides destroy poetic inspiration (5) 15 First person on chimney
Eight unclued solutions, including a pair, are of a kind. Across 11 Most excellent expert admitting: ‘Everyone can be beaten!’ (9) 12 Left centre of Kyoto for coastal city (5) 13 Game playing isn’t tenable (5,6) 14 My elderly grandma always danced the leads (4) 18 Dish of noodles King and I tucked into (7)
The unclued lights, one of two words, entered individually or as two pairs, are of a kind. Across 4 Media broadcast about 12 that’s cheap and practically useless (1,4,1,5) 11 Letters being sent to distant branch (7) 12 Medium range paintings (6) 13 Passing nurse in van (9) 14 Join princess having kiss (5) 21
Eight unclued entries include the names of an event and six who took part, and a memorial to one of them. Across 1 Cushions lacking covers in many cases (5) 6 A postscript in court case with three recesses (8) 14 Druggie runs to the back in deceptive manoeuvre (4) 15 Declares bananas changed size
Eight unclued lights comprise four pairs. Across 1 Doubling my carbon in low country (7) 12 American sanctimonious state at the top (6) 13 Geological fold running nicely round north east of south (8) 15 Treatise outline includes pretentious odds and ends (8) 17 General Secretary holds back brief register on new retailers (12) 18
The unclued lights can be arranged to grow from 3 to 11 letters in length, each being an anagram of its predecessor and an extra letter. Across 7 Equipment for Bell, Athey and Trescothick initially (3) 13 Male folk star’s alarming words (7) 15 Pipe valley running through Britain (5) 16 Reportedly remained stolid (5)
Five pairs of unclued lights are similarly linked. Across 12 Finally, favourite coastal town gets special treatment (3,6) 13 Seafront apartment housing readily available (2,3) 15 Conductor is in Costa in confusion (9) 16 Get comfortable in finest Levis! (6) 20 Shell-like gold relic smashed (7) 21 Could be made in reverse? (6) 22 Passionate
‘31D’ is a line thrice uttered by the victim of ‘37A/34D/9D’ where his 14A grew. Remaining unclued lights give his name and how he was addressed by his son (two words) and the name of his son’s tragic friend. Across 1 Rave over wrestling tournament (5) 4 Wolf conquering war god frightens away
21 solutions in the grid are represented as follows: A B C d H I K L m N O p r s t U v W X y z. They have to be fitted into the grid jigsaw-fashion. Across 12 German novelist from the Wiesbaden area (5) 14 Single within the boundaries of Headingley,
The unclued lights can all follow the same word, which is hidden in the grid and should be shaded. (Two of the phrases take the definite article.) Across 1 Pack slung across river boat (5) 10 Trounce principal predator (10) 11 Cover plate at last with prawn salad (6) 12 Brother caught in evil turning
The unclued lights (including one pair) form three groups, each linked to thematic keywords in different ways. Across 3 With audit team, I’ve reassessed weariness of life (7,5) 10 French studio had remainer? (7) 13 Admitted Church pupil initially played outside (8) 16 Bait ram that is held inside (5) 18 Dutch island, an impediment
The unclued lights (one hyphened and one of two words) each bear a common feature. Across 7 Rodent, second seen in store (6) 12 Old Scottish borrowers who show respect about sons (9) 13 Rookie driver owns leading assets capital (5) 16 Bedcovers obtained from Chester’s shopping arcades lacking a touch of elegance (6) 20
Eight unclued lights (three of two words, including an abbreviation) comprise two ingredients, an instruction and its instructor, and the work in which they feature. The ODQ provides confirmation. Across 1 Terribly pale, Tacitus yields (11) 11 Exotic fruit and slice of smelly cheese (6) 15 Tea after endless day in Russian cottage (5) 16
Eight entries – only four of which comprise one word – possess titular properties. Across 11 Playful killer whales swimming, not terribly well, lacking energy (7) 12 Former parking cut in safe English city (6) 13 Question in National Curriculum test exercises (6) 14 Section of relatively revolutionary musical (5) 15 Wheels finally augmented by